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KATHMANDU: Total 120 political parties have applied at Election Commission for their participation in the March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR). The EC had allotted the time from November 17 to 26 for the registration of parties in view of the announcement of HoR
GANDAKI: Coordinator of Nepali Communist Party and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that upcoming elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) should be held on March 5, 2026. Addressing a mass meeting of the newly-formed Nepali Communist Party in
WASHINGTON DC: Scientists have discovered new anti-ageing compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium, opening up promising avenues for future skin-rejuvenation therapies. These indole metabolites were able to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and collagen-damagin
KATHMANDU: Chairman of the CPN UML, KP Sharma Oli, has expressed belief that the forthcoming 11th general convention of the party would be an event to resonate unity and transformation. Addressing a programme organized to make public the convention logo at party headquarters, Chy
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Nepal’s FDI Commitments Nearly Doub
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has held a discussion with families of the martyrs of the Gen Z movement on Sunday. The discussion held at PM’s Office in Singh Durbar featured the government activities carried out as per the mandate it got after the Gen Z protest, accordi
HONG KONG: The death toll in a fire that tore through a Hong Kong residential estate this week has risen to 146, police said on Sunday. Officers of the Disaster Victim Identification Unit recovered additional bodies as they expanded their search into three more high-rises at Wang
KATHMANDU: Women in the country are highly vulnerable to violence, particularly from relatives and kin, who account for up to 91 percent of sexual violence cases against women, according to data from Nepal Police. The findings were highlighted in the annual report of the Nepal Po
KATHMANDU: Nepal and the host country United Arab Emirates (UAE) are competing on Monday for the title under the ongoing ACC Men’s U-19 Premier Cup Cricket. Nepal had defeated Malaysia with nine wickets, nearing the position to secure victory. Similarly, UAE had beaten Oman with
KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks has posted a 150-run victory target before Kathmandu Gorkhas in today’s match under the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Elected to bat first after winning the toss at Tribhuvan International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, Karnali made 149 runs in 20 overs at the l
KATHMANDU: Prabhu Bank Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ashok Sherchan has been taken into custody. A team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested him in Kathmandu. CIB spokesperson SSP Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the arrest, stating, “Sherchan has be
KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions player Niroshan Dickwella has faced disciplinary action. He was penalised for violating Level-1 code of conduct during the match on Saturday against Pokhara Avengers under the Nepal Premier League (NPL). It is said action was taken against Niroshan for di
BIRATNAGAR: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has instructed the construction company to complete the new buildings of the Biratnagar-based Koshi Hospital within the given deadline. His direction follows complaints regardin
STOCKTON: Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff’s officials said Saturday. The victims included both children and adults, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office
KATHMANDU: A recent data shows that only 77 percent of the estimated total People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Nepal is on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. According to the latest statistics released by the National AIDS and STD Control Centre on the eve of the World AIDS Day today,
MANILA: Thousands of demonstrators including from the Roman Catholic church clergy protested in the Philippines on Sunday, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy. Left-wing groups
KATHMANDU: A four-day training programme on IT-friendly tourism and AI commenced here today, with participation from various trekking companies. The training focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in tourism, destination development, capacity enhancement, and touri
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Bibeksheel Sajha Party have officially merged, the parties announced today. The declaration was made at a program held at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, following an agreement reached between the two partie
KATHMANDU: An agreement was signed today to unify the two factions within the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). A document formalizing the comprehensive unification between the group led by Dr Badri KC, who was elected Executive Committee Chair through the NRNA 11th General
KATHMANDU: The stock market declined by 26.51 points on the first trading day of the week, Sunday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) reported that the index fell to 2,649.52 points. Despite the drop, total turnover reached Rs 7 billion, with 15 million shares changing hands. Durin
CHITWAN: Police have detained eight people in Chitwan for involvement in gambling, among them a local elected representative. They were caught gambling at Lal Chowk in Kalika Municipality-6. Those taken into custody include Sundarmani Subedi, Chairman of Ratnanagar Municipality-1
KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO) in Kathmandu has finalized the classification of individuals injured during the GenZ protests held on September 8 and 9 in the capital. Assistant Chief District Officer and spokesperson Muktiram Rijal stated that details of 169
KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has unveiled the official logo for its 11th General Convention, set to take place in Bhaktapur and Kathmandu from December 13. Party Chairman KP Sharma Oli presented the logo on Sunday at a program held at the UML central office in Chyasal. The design promi
KATHMANDU: Dr. Lok Kathayat, a 35-year-old currently serving as a specialist surgeon in the General Surgery Department of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK, hails from a middle-class Nepali background. Driven by his ambition to become a doctor, he commence
“Nepalis working abroad have hardships also. Success comes after hard work. Nepalis living abroad have love for their country and soil. Do whatever you can for your land,” said Prime Minister Karki.
BAJURA: An earthquake tremor was felt at 12.09 pm today in Bajhang. The earthquake monitoring centre in Surkhet said that the earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale had its epicentre around Saipal Himal in the neighbouring district of Bajhang. The tremor has also shaken Ba
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According to international media, today an ounce of gold is being traded at 4,175 US dollars and the same amount of silver at 54 US dollars.
Chhantyal said that the road has been repaid and built to allow bus operation for at least eight months a year, except for the rainy season. Myagdi Yatayat Pvt. Ltd. will be operating one bus every day from Beni at 7:00 and from Malkawang at 8:00 am.
On Friday just before the Florida sit-down, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who up until that point had been the country’s lead negotiator in talks with the U.S.
FLORIDA: After a wait of more than two years, Lionel Messi finally stands on the brink of lifting the MLS Cup. The Argentine icon has taken Inter Miami to their maiden championship match, powering a commanding 5-1 victory over New York City FC (NYCFC) in the Eastern Conference fi
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H. Hashmi, inaugurated and formally handed over on Saturday a newly established computer laboratory at Gyanodaya Secondary School in Bafal, Kathamndu. The newly established laboratory is equipped with 40 brand-new computers, new f
The search for Shyam Kumar Bhattarai, the bus driver who fled after the accident, of Katari Municipality-3, Udayapur, is underway, police said.
PARIS: France is ready to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as talks for the Russia-Ukraine peace deal accelerate. France 24 reported that Zelenskyy will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Macron’s office (Élysee) said, as the Ukrainian leader f
NEW DELHI: Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The national capital recorded an AQI level of
Sudurpaschim Royals lead the points table with five wins in five matches followed by Biratanagar Kings who have lost one in five matches.
KATHMANDU: Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav attended a special ceremony organized here on Saturday evening to mark the 54th National Day of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Members of the Council of Ministers, heads of constitutional bodies, heads and representatives of diplo
The Bibeksheel Nepali party was formed in 2070 BS and came to be known as the Bibeksheel Sajha party following unification with the Sajha Party.
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Sushila Karki putting forth the party’s five-point demand. RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden submitted the list of demands after meeting with the Prime Minister on Saturday. The demands of th
The PM said that the government was working to control the trend of massive election spending and urged the RPP and all other parties to practice austerity in elections.
Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police Ishwar Karki and Chief of District Police Range Kathmandu and SSP Ramesh Thapa accompanied the Home Minister in the inspection visit.
KATHMANDU: The central working committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress (NC) summoned for Sunday has been postponed yet again. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday. Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel of the NC Central Office stated that the meeting called for Su
SANKHUWASABHA: Chairman of Shram Sanskriti Party Harka Sampang has claimed that his party will emerge as a new political force from the upcoming polls. At an assembly organized in Khandbari of the district on Saturday, Sampang shared that the people were looking for an alternativ
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. UML Begin
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Surges 4.52% as Election Opti
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Communist Party has urged all leftist, socialist, true democratic and patriotic forces to unite and join the process of polarization and collaboration. In an appeal note on Saturday, the Nepali Communist Party has asked all such likeminded forces to join the
POKHARA: An aircraft of Buddha air suffered a bird hit at Pokhara Airport this afternoon. Station Manager of Buddha Air, Pokhara, Gautam Baral, shared that the bird hit the aircraft when the plane was about to land. The incident, however, did not cause any accident and the aircra
Police have held the truck driver, Ram Prasad Shrestha, for investigations.
RAMECHHAP: A tiger killed a woman last night at Purana Gaun of Manthali municipality-9 in Ramechhap. The deceased has been identified as Gangamaya Tamang, 66, a resident of the same locality, said Ramechhap police chief Bhola Kumar Bhatta. Locals found the mutilated body of the w
For Sudurpaschim Royals, Sanjay Krishnamurthi scored 50 runs in 38 balls, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton scored 39 runs in 33 balls.
KATHMANDU: Victims of Smart Telecom have requested Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel to intervene in resolving issues such as the telecom’s tower management and house rent. In the meeting with the Minister on Friday, they said that they have be
The winning team will be selected for the U-19 Asia Cup. Nepal reached the semifinals as the winners of Group
CHITWAN: The price of eggs has been readjusted so as to pay producers ‘fairly’. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers’ Association on Friday decided to fix the new minimum support price for eggs, coming into effect immediately. As the Association President Binod Pokharel said, a crate
At the 11th meeting of the Inter-Governmental Fiscal Council here on Friday, Madhes Province Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav and the ministers for economic affairs and planning of the other provinces as well as well as the Council members and experts spoke on the challenges rela
KAILALI: On November 19, after culminating a journey of approximately 85 kilometers from Tikapur of Kailali District to Khajura of Banke District by bicycle in approximately seven hours, Chandra Singh Bhattarai documented the event on Facebook: “I left home on my bicycle at 11:30
KATHMANDU: Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 54.12 billion through the Birgunj border point in the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the imports include diesel, petrol, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), aviation turbine f
Likewise, Janakpur is facing Sudurpaschim in the second match to be held this afternoon. Janakpur has scored zero point in three march so far while unbeaten Sudurpaschim in four matches has maintained its top position in the score table.
The match for third place will be played between the teams defeated in the semifinals. The team that secures third place will also qualify for the Asia Cup. The U-19 Asia Cup will take place in the UAE this December.
KATHMANDU: Currently, there is no significant weather system affecting the country. This afternoon, partly cloudy weather is expected in Koshi and Madhesh provinces, while the rest of the provinces will mainly experience clear skies, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Di
KATHMANDU: The 16th meeting of the EU-Nepal Joint Commission meeting concluded in Brussels of Belgium on Friday. According to the Nepali Embassy in Brussels, issues related to development cooperation, trade, climate change, regional connectivity and networking, and multilateral c
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rate for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 142 rupees 84 paisa and the selling rate at 143 rupees 44 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro h
This comes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday by an Afghan national, which resulted in the death of one National Guard member and left the other critically injured.
KATHMANDU: The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), has unveiled the subsidized airfare for the Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf States. Issuing a press statement on Friday, the NAC shared that the Nepali migrant workers travelling by NAC aircrafts to Dammam
During the program, the Finance Ministers of all seven provinces jointly prepared a declaration related to fiscal federalism and submitted it to the Federal Finance Minister for facilitation of its implementation.
TAPLEJUNG: A fire caused by an electrical short circuit in Bhanjyang Bazaar of Sidingwa Rural Municipality-4, Taplejung has caused damage worth around Rs 5 million. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of a five-story corrugated-roof house belonging to local Deni Tamang, causin
KATHMANDU: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has held its 49th senate under the chairmanship of Prime Minister and Chancellor Sushila Karki on Friday. The Senate also attended by Pro-Chancellor of NAST and Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun,
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
KATHMANDU: Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Minister for Health and Population Dr Sudha Gautam at the latter’s office on Friday. Issues of making bilateral partnership in the health sector further sustainable and effective were discussed during
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has held a discussion with leading Gen Z representatives in a bid to finalize an agreement to be signed between the government and Gen Zers. The discussion was held on how the agreement could be given a final shape, according to PM’s press
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings have defeated Karnali Yaks by 3 wickets in the day-night match played under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur today. Chasing a victory target of 161 runs set by Karnali, Biratnagar surpassed the target with 1 b
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: 82 Companies Await IPO Approval Ami
SUDURPASCHIM: Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that a broader single front of leftist and non-leftist forces was needed in the country to resolve the existing crisis. Addressing a mass meeting organized by the Nepali Communist Part
KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affaires Om Prakash Aryal has pledged to further strengthen relations between the federal and province governments. During a meeting with Madhesh Province Minister for Home, Law and Communications, Bimala Ansari today, Minister Aryal said that the fed
KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks has given a 161 victory target to Biratnagar Kings in the second match of the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Friday. Karnali Yaks, which chose batting first by winning a toss at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur made 160 ru
KATHMANDU: Sumana Shrestha resigned from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on November 12. She became a Member of Parliament and then a Minister from the RSP within a short period and had been expressing dissent even within the party, demanding the rule of law and internal democ
TOKYO: Japan’s industrial output rose 1.4 percent in October from the previous month, driven by robust production of cars, government data showed Friday. The increase followed an upwardly revised 2.6 percent growth in September, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
NAWALPARASI: The Nepal Professional Boxing Commission (NPBC) will participate for the first time in the World Boxing Council (WBC) convention. Two people including Nepal Boxing Association’s national referee Dipesh Sharma will participate in the convention, under the leadership o
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched a nationwide agricultural survey in collaboration with local levels, provincial line ministries, and relevant stakeholders. A one-door system has been established for data collection to avoid duplicatio
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the role of the Nepali Army (NA) would be significant to successfully holding the upcoming election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5, maintaining peace and security in the country. In course of inspecting the N
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Land and Housing Developers Federation has expressed confidence that the ninth amendment to the Land-Related Ordinance is capable of contributing to reviving the country’s slowing economy. In a statement today, Federation President Bishnu Prasad Ghimire thank
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Thursday he would suspend migration from what the US leader called “third world countries”, a day after an Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers in Washington, killing one. His angry post, which also threatened to reverse “millio
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to provide free treatment service to the individuals entitled to social security allowance. The KMC has already forwarded a process to provide free treatment to senior citizens, single women, persons facing violence, disabled pe
PATAN: Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Chiri Babu Maharjan, has urged newly elected chairperson and office-bearers of the Nepa Bhasa Manka Khala urged to involve in language preservation by utilizing information technology. At a programme organised by Lalitpur metropolis to
TOKYO: A Japanese court has upheld the country’s ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, making the Tokyo High Court the only high court so far to support the government’s stance among six similar lawsuits filed nationwide, Kyodo News reported. The court ruled that current ci
KATHMANDU: Services at the Shahid Dharmabhakta National Organ Transplant Center in Bhaktapur have been affected due to a shortage of specialists, resulting in a halt in liver transplantation. According to the Center’s Executive Director, Dr Kalpana Shrestha, the shortage arose af
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas defended a modest 142, defeating Chitwan Rhinos by 53 runs at TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Chitwan were bowled out for 89 in 17.2 overs. Kathmandu’s innings started poorly, losing three early wickets for 24 runs. Milind Kumar (38) and John Simpson (60
Likewise, Karnali Yaks and Biratnagar Kings are scheduled to face each other later today.
Stressing that most workers going to these countries come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, he urged the government to immediately revoke the decision.
SURKHET: The Karnali Provincial International Stadium, designated as the Karnali Province government’s flagship ‘Provincial Pride Project,’ located in Birendranagar, has languished in construction for three years. Initially budgeted at Rs 1.594 billion, the facility was mandated
It is also believed that capacity building among regulatory institutions, exchange of best practices and knowledge as well as transfer of technical knowhow would enhance human resources capacity of the nation.
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to conduct training on digital literacy to enable its residents to perform tasks related to digital transactions in a safe manner. KMC’s spokesperson, Nabin Manandhar, said that a training programme on digital literacy is
At the very least, someone should be entrusted with management responsibilities to the extent that they can pay the rent,
KAVREPALANCHOWK: As many as 4,000 farmers have reaped benefits from the livestock insurance programme operated in Panauti municipality. The programme that has been operated since last year has incorporated the farmers of all 12 wards in the municipality. Through the programme, in
MYAGDI: Blacktopping has begun on the Kirakhor-Neptechaur section along the Beni-Pakhapani road. The two-kilometer road from Beni municiplaity-9, Kirakhor to the ward office in Neptechaur is being blacktopped with the use of ‘premix’ technology. Beni Municipality-9 ward chair Cha
KATHMANDU: In the wake of the Gen Z protest, the government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki mandated the recall of Nepali ambassadors from 11 countries. However, the Supreme Court swiftly intervened, issuing an stay order that immediately suspended the executive decisio
Similarly, the price of silver has also increased today. According to the Federation, today, silver is being traded at Rs 3,345 per tola, up by Rs 65. Earlier, on Thursday, silver was traded at Rs 3,280 per tola.
Police have taken the motorbike rider for further investigation into the incident.
KATHMANDU: Bangladesh has agreed to purchase additional 20 MW electricity from Nepal. The seventh meeting of the Energy Secretary Level Nepal-Bangladesh Joint Steering Committee on Energy held on Thursday has agreed to complete necessary process to export 20 MW electricity in add
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump has announced the demise of one of the two National Guard soldiers wounded in the recent shooting that occurred blocks away from the White House. The deceased National Guard soldier has been identified as US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who
BISHKEK: Nearly a week ahead of Ukraine peace plan talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the United States’ plan to end the conflict could “form the basis for future agreements”, CNN reported. However, Putin warned that Russia would seize more territory by force unles
KOLKATA: Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that Hyderabad has been added to the list of cities he will visit during his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. While Hyderabad had been mentioned earlier as the fourth venue by Satadru Dutta, the man who is bringing the Argent
JHAPA: Tea worth amounting to Rs 1.373 has been exported via eastern checkpoint, Kakadbhitta, in the first four months of the current fiscal year. According to Public Information Officer at the Mechi Customs Office, Ishwor Kumar Humagain, total 4,688,932 kilograms of tea was outb
Biratnagar has maintained its second position with six points from four matches in the score board. Biratnagar
KATHMANDU: In the wake of the Gen Z protest, the government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki mandated the recall of Nepali ambassadors from 11 countries. However, the Supreme Court swiftly intervened, issuing an interim order that immediately suspended the executive deci
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rate for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 142 rupees 60 paisa and the selling rate at 143 rupees 20 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro h
Though this government has several expectations from different sides, the government was moving ahead for good governance and elections as per the aspiration of the Gen-Z movement, PM Karki added.
KATHMANDU: Janakpur Bolts has faced three defeats in a row in the ongoing second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) in Kathmandu. With its loss to Pokhara Avengers by 25 runs today, Janakpur Bolts met the failure for three times in the ongoing cricket tournament. Pokhara A
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said that structural reform of the tax system, growth in capital expenditure and coordination among economic policies were needed for the nation’s economic development. Minister Khanal said that the country’s economy at pres
Earlier, Nepal had defeated Saudi Arabia by eight wickets in its first match. Out of 14 teams—winner, first-runner up and second-runner up would be selected for the Asia Cup.
GEFONT Chairperson Binod Shrestha said most of the problems facing workers would be resolved if the social security scheme would be effectively implemented in every sector.
ISTANBUL: A Turkish court on Thursday acquitted four journalists, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, who were on trial over mass demonstrations in Istanbul in March, a case that drew condemnation from press freedom watchdogs. The four, all photographers, were arrested in daw
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
DHAKA: A Dhaka court on Thursday has sentenced Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years imprisonment on corruption charges. Dhaka’s Special Judge – 5 Mohammd Abdullah Al Mamun announced the verdict of Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in prison, 7 years each
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises for Fourth Consecutive
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KATHMANDU: Janakpur Bolts have received a target of 156 runs for the victory from Pokhara Avengers in today’s second match in the ongoing Second Edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Cricket Tournament. Batting first after winning the toss, the team Pokhara Avengers made 155
JAKARTA: A magnitude 6.6-earthquake hit an island off the coast of Sumatra in western Indonesia on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with no immediate reports of damages or tsunami warning. The quake, which struck Simeulue Island at 11:56 am (0456
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a loan of 1,013.56 million yuan (equivalent to 142.25 million U.S. dollars) to protect biodiversity in coastal cities in Fujian Province, east China. The Fujian Coastal Cities Climate-Resilient Development
CHITWAN: Federation of Beekeepers Nepal has released updated data on the number of Apis mellifera (Western or European honey bee) colonies kept for commercial production, along with current honey output figures. According to the Federation, 2175 farmers are engaged in commercial
KATHMANDU: The stock market continued its upward trend on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. Compared to the previous day, the NEPSE index increased by 10.43 points, reaching 2,676. The market rose on all trading days this week. NEPSE, which stood at 2,560 points last we
KATHMANDU: Opener of the Sudurpaschim Royals Binod Bhandari has hit a half century in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). He completed a half century with three sixes and four boundaries off 37 balls in the match against Lumbini Lions underway in the Kirtipur-based TU International C
KATHMANDU: With today’s win against Lumbini Lions, the previous runners-up Sudurpaschim Royals have moved closer to the playoff in the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket currently under way at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, Sudurpasch
GANDAKI: The Chief of the Gandaki Province, Dilliraj Bhatta, has authenticated two bills today. The Province Chief has, in accordance with Sub-section 2 of Article 201 of the Constitution of Nepal, authenticated the bill on the exploration and management of mines and minerals in
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged the private sector not to take their responsibility of enrolling workers and employees in the social security system as a burden. Addressing a programme organised at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Sin
KATHMANDU: The 14th General Assembly of the Nepal–Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday elected a new executive committee under the leadership of businessperson Sunil Bhakta Shrestha. The new leadership includes Deepak Kumar Malhotra and Urmila Shrestha as Senior
KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions has set a 144-run target for Sudurpaschim Royals to win in the first match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket underway in the capital today. In the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Lumbini which was put to bat first
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday.
KATHMANDU: Nepal is competing with Hong Kong in the second match of the ACC U-19 Premier Cup underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Nepal won the toss and chose batting first in the Ajman Cricket Ground. In the first match earlier, Nepal had thrashed Saudi Arabia by eight wi
KATHMANDU: Lumbini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals are competing in today’s first match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) second edition underway in the federal capital, Kathmandu, today. Sudurpaschim chose bowling after winning the toss at the TU International Cricket Stadium, Kir
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested four individuals for their alleged involvement in the robbery of gold, cash, and other valuables from a woman in Nepaltar, Tarakeshwor Municipality, Kathmandu. The woman, a banker by profession, was reportedly robbed of her jewelry, cash, and valua
KATHMANDU: There has been a slight fluctuation in the price of gold and silver in the domestic market today. The price of gold has decreased by Rs 400 per tola (11.66 grammes), while silver has increased by Rs 60 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Deal
KATHMANDU: The current fiscal year’s first four-month period (from July 17 to November 16) concluded with over Rs 110 billion of investable funds accumulated in banks and financial institutions. Not only that, the foreign exchange reserves at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) have reached
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has decided to downsize her secretariat and the experts’ group. Now there will be only six persons at the PM Secretariat, states a press release issued by Spokesperson at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Hemraj Ary
ARGHAKHANCHI: The wounds in the hearts of the families who had their loved ones martyred during the Gen-Z Movement are still afresh. While the pain of losing a family member remains, there is also high concern that their sacrifice may not be able to bring about the desired change
PATAN: The National Cooperatives Regulatory Authority (NCRA) has launched asoftware for the registration of cooperatives with their major operations in savings and credit. The NCRA held a program here on Wednesday to formally begin registration of cooperatives through an automati
PARSA: Goods worth Rs 33.21 billion have been exported through the Birgunj border in the first four months of the current fiscal year. During the same period last fiscal, the export from the major border transit of the country was worth Rs 13.64 billion. According to Birgunj Cust
KATHMANDU: Two matches are being played today under the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025, a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament underway in the capital. The first match will start at 11:45 and the second match at 4:00 pm at the Tribhuvan University (T
KATHMANDU: The weather today will remain partly cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in rest of the country. The Meteorological Analysis by the Meteorological Forecasting Division says at present there is no significant weather system affecting
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 142.54 and the selling rate at Rs. 143.14. The buying rate for one European Euro is Rs. 164.94 and the selling rat
KATHMANDU: The 61stSession of the Programming Committee of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) commenced on Wednesday. The Meeting, being held in virtual platform, brings together senior officials from the Member States, Heads of SAARC Specialized Bodies
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Tuesday he is sending his envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week as the US president seeks to close out a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that there were “only a fe
BANGKOK: The death toll from days of widespread flooding in southern Thailand rose to 33 on Wednesday, with tens of thousands displaced in the country and neighbouring Malaysia, officials said. The Thai government declared a state of emergency in southern Songkhla province on Tue
BANGKOK: Military-ruled Myanmar’s election starting next month will be neither free nor credible, Thailand’s foreign minister said, calling for the release of detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Myanmar’s military ousted the Nobel laureate’s elected government and seized
KATHMANDU: Discussion has been held on the report of committees formed to hold the 11th national convention of the CPN (UML). During the meeting of the general convention secretariat held at the Chaysal-based UML Party Office on Wednesday, discussion was held on the report prepar
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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has viewed that political interventions would increase at universities with a system appointing political figures as Chancellor. In her address to the senate of the Tribhuvan University here today, Prime Minister Karki stressed the need to
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings’ three match winning streak has come to an end, with a loss against Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 today. In the day-night match played at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Biratnagar lost to Chitwan by 48 runs. Chas
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises for Fourth Consecutive
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has decided to extend the time for political parties to register for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives. The deadline that was supposed to expire today has been ended by four days. The decision was made at the request of variou
KATHMANDU: A new book titled ‘Guilt & Glory: Climbing with Sherpas’ by Norwegian writer Jon Gangdal is now available in the market. The author, who has worked with Sherpas on various expeditions for the past 35 years, shares his experiences in the book, covering the historical, g
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has unveiled a 39-point action plan to ensure effectiveness of the public service delivery. The action plan includes policy and legal facilitation for promotion of business governance; microenterprise development for pove
Bishnu Nepal/ RSS KATHMANDU: An officer at the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN), Kathmandu Valley Branch, recently received a call from an unknown woman requesting the removal of her intellectually disabled daughter’s uterus. The woman said, “She keeps asking us to arr
KATHMANDU: Newly-appointed Chief Secretary of the government, Suman Raj Aryal, has pledged to remain committed to establish the civil service as a pillar for good-governance, effective public service delivery, development works and overall transformation, while uplifting its dign
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (US local time) that his special envoy Steve Witkoff would be visiting Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner might going with Witkoff too. The development comes on
NAWALPARASI: The development of New Butwal Substation and 18-km Transmission Line was initiated today at Sunawal Municipality-13 amidst a function organized at the presence of Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal and the US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson. Minister Khana
KATHMANDU: The stock market increased again on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week. NEPSE has been rising continuously this week. On Sunday it gained 39.92 points, on Monday 50.44 points, and on Tuesday 5.32 points. On Wednesday, NEPSE increased by an additional 9.61 po
Himal Lamsal/ RSS INDIA: Nepali importers continue to face numerous challenges in Jharkhand and Bihar while transporting goods via land routes connected to the Kolkata and Haldia ports. Goods imported from third countries via maritime routes are transported to Birgunj on railway
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military on Wednesday announced a new “counterterrorism” operation in the north of the occupied West Bank. The military and internal security service said in a joint statement that they “began operating as part of a broad counterterrorism operation in the a
SIMKOT: Six hundred and twelve people have benefited from a free eye examination camp conducted in Simkot, the headquarters of Humla district. Of these beneficiaries, 69 underwent cost-free surgery for removal of cataract. Medicines and spectacles were also distributed to the nee
KATHMANDU: A large sign on the wall just inside the main gate of the Transportation Management Office, Ekantakuna, Lalitpur, prominently reads, “Middlemen-Restricted Zone.” The official warning, posted right in the inquiry room, is meant to deter complaints about undue gain occur
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has said that the incumbent government is centred on raising hope among the people by guaranteeing good governance in the nation. Addressing the Nepal Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, 2025 jointly organ
KATHMANDU: The schedule of the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in 2026 has been made public today. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule by dividing 20 participating teams in four different groups. The ICC T20 World Cup is taking place from February 7 to Mar
Muna Karki/RSS INDONESIA: The women’s football teams of Nepal and Indonesia are playing the Tri-National International Friendly Match today at the Maguwoharjo Stadium, Indonesia. The game is starting at 7:30 pm local time. This is the second time Nepal facing Indonesia. Prior to
JHAPA: Over 300 children are found suffering from autism in Jhapa district alone. Total 381 persons are found living with autism, out of which, over 300 are children. Coordinator of an organization, Karuna Foundation, Nischal Ghimire, categorized the sufferers as 254 male childre
DAMAULI: The Bandipur festival is beginning today at a touristy place, Bandipur hill, of Tanahun district in a bid to promote tourism. The festival is being organized by Tanahun Chamber of Commerce under the theme of ‘Promotion of industry, trade and tourism: Conservation of loca
BANGKOK: A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a video on its Facebook page, showing a woman l
KATHMANDU: The price of gold increased by Rs 900 per tola on Wednesday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold today has been fixed at Rs 248,800 per tola. On the previous day, Tuesday, gold was traded at NPR 247,900 per tola. Similarly, si
KATHMANDU: The faction within the Nepali Congress demanding a Special General Convention is holding a special assembly today at 1 PM at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Pradarshani Marg. The gathering aims to pressure the Central Working Committee to set a date for the convention. Lead
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has set today as the final day for political parties to register for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled on March 5, 2026. Parties must complete registration by today to become eligible to contest the polls. According t
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos are set to face each other on Wednesday under the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Biratnagar is led by captain Sandeep Lamichhane, while Kushal Malla captains Chitwan. The match will begin at 4 PM on Tuesday at the
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign currency exchange rates for Wednesday. According to the bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at 142 rupees 46 paisa, while the selling rate has been fixed at 143 rupees 06 paisa. The buying rate for the Austra
BANGKOK: A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a video on its Facebook page, showing a woman l
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that recent changes to its energy policy will allow the institution to support nuclear power projects for the first time, subject to strict safeguards and international oversight. In a statement on Monday, the Manila-based lender
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UNITED NATIONS: Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations said Monday as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide. Some 50,000 women and girls were killed by intimate partners or family me
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Gains 5.32 Points to Close at
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Gorkhas have posted a total of 157 runs in 20 overs at the loss of 8 wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) match underway at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Put into bat first after losing the toss against Lumbini Lions, Kathmandu were able to
KABUL: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published a new report on the economic situation of the Afghan people, particularly deported migrants and expressed concern that the return of 2.3 million Afghan migrants from neighbouring countries has severely affected
JIGE MUGHALGAI: Afghanistan’s Taliban government vowed Tuesday to “respond appropriately” to overnight border strikes it blamed on Pakistan that killed 10 people, as tensions soar following a suicide bombing in Peshawar a day earlier. “The Pakistani invading forces bombed the hou
KATHMANDU: The government has formed a committee to monitor, and establish inter-agency coordination and facilitation of the issues related to infrastructure development of areas affected by Melamchi Water Supply Project. The Cabinet meeting held on November 24 decided to form th
KATHMANDU: The NEPSE index, which measures share transactions in the securities market, increased by 5.32 points. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange, the NEPSE index rose by 0.20 percent compared to the previous day, reaching 2,655.99 points. The Sensitive Index, which measure
KATHMANDU: The Miraj Dhungana-led group (Garikhan Deu Abhiyan) protested outside the Singha Durbar gate on Tuesday, clashing briefly with police after Prime Minister Sushila Karki reportedly failed to grant them time. The group’s eight-point joint demand letter calls for arrestin
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said the government is committed to combatting digital violence against women and girls taking place with the rising development of technology. While inaugurating the 16 Days of Activism again
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) today filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court, seeking reinstatement of the House of Representatives (HoR). Chief Whip of the CPN (UML) Parliamentary Party in the dissolved HoR, Mahesh Bartaula, and Whip Sunita Baral jointly filed the writ petition at
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Gen Z Front today submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission (EC), calling for Nepalis to be allowed to vote from abroad as well as from outside their home districts. Front Campaign Committee member Amrita Ban, Karnali Province focal person Binita Boga
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, Saad Nasser Abdullah Abu Haimed, paid a farewell call on President Ramchandra Paudel at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas today. During the meeting, they discussed various issues concerning the relationship between Nepal and
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has filed an application of party registration for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR). CPN (UML) Central Election Department Chief Niraj Acharya and other leaders today reached the Election Commission and filed the application for party re
KATHMANDU: The government has begun the process of identifying landless Dalits and collecting their details with the aim of managing landless people and unsystematic settlers. According to Damodar Wagle, the Assistant Spokesperson for the Ministry of Land, Cooperatives and Povert
DEVDAHA: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said holding election successfully and creating a strong base for good governance was the first priority of the government. Addressing the Lumbini Province-level Security Seminar held in Bhairahawa today, Home Minister Aryal mentioned t
KATHMANDU: The government has begun the process of identifying landless Dalits and collecting their details with the aim of managing landless people and unsystematic settlers. According to Damodar Wagle, the Assistant Spokesperson for the Ministry of Land, Cooperatives and Povert
KATHMANDU: The then Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai initiated a decisive crackdown on the foreign employment sector by ceasing the issuance of new permits to foreign employment companies, popularly known in Nepal as manpower agencies, on October 20, 2011. Serving concurrently as
TORONTO: As South Africa hosted the historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg on November 22 to 23, 2025, the first G20 gathering ever held on African soil, global civil society groups urged the presidency to place caste- and descent-based discrimination at the center of its agenda on
For three decades, remittances have kept Nepal afloat. They stabilized our currency, funded our imports, and softened every economic shock. Yet, they were never treated as strategic capital. The became a source of consumption, not national capability. We allowed the hard-earned i
KATHMANDU: Total 64 political parties have been registered so far for the election to the House of Representatives slated for coming March 5. According to the Election Commission, political parties registered for the coming HoR election reached 64 after eight political parties we
KATHMANDU: Fluctuations in the international market, a steady rise in prices, and changing demand have driven gold prices upward in Nepal’s domestic market. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold today has been fixed at NPR 247,000 per tola
MAHENDRANAGAR: A woman was trampled by a wild elephant at Syaule of Bhimdutta Municipality-14 in Kanchanpur district. Sagar Bohara, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the District Police Office, Kanchanpur, said that 45-year-old Dhana Bista was killed this morning in an
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police arrested a total of 267 people for their alleged involvement in looting, vandalism and arson in Kathmandu district during the Gen-Z protests of September 8 and 9. The District Police Range, Kathmandu, said that it has received 154 complaints relating t
MUSTANG: Mustang district produced potatoes worth Rs 628 million in the current fiscal year, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Center Office, Mustang. The Office shared that five local levels in the district harvested 9,665 metric tonnes of potato after farming in 478 hectar
TANAHUN: Vice President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that mutual cooperation and coordination of all political parties, civil society members and stakeholders is needed for the nation’s development. At a religious function in Vyas Municipality-1 in
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 142.48, and the selling rate at Rs. 143.08. Similarly, the buying rate for one European Euro is Rs. 164.44 and th
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Gorkhas is playing against the Lumbini Lions in the match to be played today under the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL), a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament. The Kathmandu Gorkhas under the captainship of Karan KC has played three matches with
KATHMANDU: The Bibaha Panchami festival is being marked across the country today. The festival that commemorates the union of Princess Sita and Lord Ram in Treta Yug (Vedic era) is celebrated with gaiety and religious fervour in Janakpurdham. The festival is observed on the fifth
DHAKA: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia, has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Bashundhara after being diagnosed with a chest infection, Bangladesh News 24 reported, citing her doctors’ statement. She is currently under intensive medical observation in a priva
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested five people on the charge of committing arson and vandalism in the Supreme Court during the Gen-Z movement that took place on September 8 and 9. The arrested are Raju Pariyar, Kumar Parajuli, Sushil Shrestha and Jyoti Thapa, said Pawan Kumar Bhatta
KATHMANDU: Captain Dipendra Singh Airee took 4 wickets for just 23 runs and scored 39 runs in 28 balls to lead from the front in securing the third straight win for his team, Sudurpaschim Royals today. In the day-night match held at TU International Cricket Stadium, Sudurpaschim
WASHINGTON DC: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday for their first in-person interaction, an encounter that remained cordial despite Mamdani refusing to retract his earlier criticism of the President. In an appearanc
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KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index Jumps 50.44 Points; Tur
KATHMANDU: Secretary at the Ministry of Defense Suman Raj Aryal has been appointed as the chief secretary of the government. According to the Education Minister Mahabir Pun, the Cabinet meeting held today promoted him to the post of chief secretary. Current chief secretary Ekanar
PESHAWAR: Two suicide bombers attacked the headquarters of a security force in northwestern Pakistan on Monday morning, killing at least three officers and wounding five others, police and rescue officials said. The attack took place in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has congratulated the Nepali blind women’s cricket team for its historic achievement in the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind-2025 concluded in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister took to social media to applaud the team for becoming the fi
PARBAT: An under-construction industrial village at Pang of Kusma municipality under the ‘one local-level, one industrial village’ programme is in limbo for seven years. The undertaking has hit the snag especially after budget crunch and legal issues. According to Kushma municipa
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has said the delayed budget release is one of the primary reasons for the low development spending in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Minister Ghising, who also heads the Ministry of Phy
KATHMANDU: In the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL), the second match is being played between Sudurpaschim Royals and Karnali Yaks in the TU International Cricket Ground today. Karnali Yaks chose fielding after winning the toss. Sudurpaschim playing under Capta
KATHMANDU: In the first match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) held today, Biratnagar Kings defeated Janakpur Bolts by 9 runs. In the match played on Monday at the TU Cricket Ground, Biratnagar batted first after losing the toss and set a target of 135 runs
KATHMANDU: The NEPSE index, which measures share trading in the securities market, increased by 47.22 points today. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the index rose by 1.81% compared to the previous trading day, reaching 2,647.44 points. The Sensitive Index, which tr
MUMBAI: India’s hugely popular Bollywood star Dharmendra, who was equally at ease in romantic comedies and high-octane action blockbusters, died aged 89 on Monday. “The passing of Dharmendra Ji marks the end of an era in Indian cinema,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a stat
KATHMANDU: Cooperation, collaboration and co-existence among the three tiers of government have been emphasized in line with the spirit of the Constitution. Speaking at a programme organized by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Sunday, Chief Secretary E
RUPANDEHI: As were the previous years, the plight and worries the farmers are facing this year are the same- short supply of chemical fertilizers and seed, and adversity caused by the unseasonal rains. The farmers inflicted with unseasonal rains saw the harvest time paddy drenche
DHANUSHA: Anjana Pandit, a Nepali Congress Madhesh Provincial Assembly Member, is married to a doctor who serves as the Rector of the Madhesh Institute of Health Sciences. Their house is situated in Bansi Chowk, Janakpurdham. This location is significant because Pandit’s property
MYAGDI: A feasibility study has been launched for the construction of a lake in the Jaljala area of Kalanjar Hampal, the natural and religious tourism site located at the border of three districts- Myagdi, Parbat and Kaski. The Jaljala area stretches up to Annapurna rural municip
KATHMANDU: In the first match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament underway in the capital, Biratnagar Kings have set a target of 136 runs for defending champions Janakpur Bolts. After winning the toss and choosing to field at the TU Internat
BHOJPUR: Installation of drinking water taps at their houses has elated the locals from Shyamshila Chanpe village of Pauwadungma rural municipality-1 in Bhojpur district. The people have felt huge relief with the convenience materialized under the ‘one house, one tap’ scheme in t
KATHMANDU: Gold prices have fallen in the Nepali market today. On Monday, the price of gold dropped by Rs. 1,900 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold that was traded at Rs. 244,600 per tola on Sunday is now being traded at Rs.
LUMBINI: The Winter Session of the Lumbini Province Assembly is beginning today. The first meeting of the seventh session of the Lumbini Province Assembly is scheduled to convene at 1:00 pm today. In today’s meeting of the assembly, Speaker Tul Bahadur Gharti is scheduled to read
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings is batting against Janakpur Bolts in the first match under the ongoing second edition of Nepal Premier League today. Winning the toss at Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Janakpur Bolts chose to field. Janakpur Bolts is
DHAKA: Days after deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received a death sentence from the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal, the interim government of Bangladesh has written to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs seeking her extradition. As per a report in the Dhaka Tr
CHARIKOT: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has expressed confidence that all political parties will participate in the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. Addressing a programme at Kalinag Secondary School
JHAPA: The police in Jhapa arrested a prisoner who had escaped from the Chitwan prison during the September 8-9 Gen-Z protests. According to police, Ashish Subba, 29 of Shivasatakshi Municipality–8 was arrested from his house on Sunday. Subba had been in custody for investigation
KATHMANDU: There are two cricket matches being played today under the ongoing 2nd edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground is hosting two matches. The first match will be played at 11:45 am between defending champion Janakpur B
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 142.88 and the selling rate at Rs. 143.48. Similarly, the buying rate for one Euro is Rs. 164.49 and the selling
KATHMANDU: Six years since its establishment, the Social Security Fund has collected a total of 95.44 billion from its contributors. According to the Fund, the amount was collected from its 2.64 million plus contributors of 22,309 listed enterprises. Likewise, the Fund has settle
KATHMANDU: The Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund has received Rs 10.1 million from Life Insurance Corporation Nepal on Sunday. Chief Executive Officer of LIC Nepal Pranaya Kumar handed over the voucher of the amount to Finance Minister Rameshwore Prasad Khanal. The Fund
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HANOI: Heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have killed at least 90 people in the last week, authorities said Sunday, leaving others stranded on rooftops and mountain roadways blocked. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popula
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KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to free Durga Prasain, a medical entrepreneur and Coordinator of Rastra, Rastriyata Bachau Abhiyan. In a habeas corpus writ petition lodged by Prasain’s son Nirajan, the division bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Shree Kanta Paudel
KATHMANDU: An earthquake measuring four in the Richter scale occurred in Kaski district at 5:19 this evening. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Lainchaur, confirmed that the quake jolted the area with its epicenter at Annapurna Rural Municipality-2 in Kaski
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises by 39.92 Points to Sett
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday lodged a chargesheet at the Special Court against nine people for illegally renting the public property of Rastriya Secondary School to a private school in Kaski district. CIAA Spokesperson Raj
CAIRO: A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen’s capital convicted 17 people of spying for foreign governments and sentenced them to death in the latest development in a yearslong Houthi crackdown on local staff from foreign agencies. The Specialized Criminal Court in Sanaa handed dow
BRASÍLIA: Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro — under house arrest while he appeals a conviction for a foiled coup attempt — was taken into custody Saturday after the Supreme Court deemed him a high flight risk. The court said the far-right firebrand — who was sentenced to 2
KATHMANDU: Filmmakers have emphasized the importance of the Film Development Board functioning independently and autonomously. In a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee of the National Assembly held today, they expressed that as films have recently transformed into bot
KATHMANDU: Nepal has become the first runner-up in the first Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, losing to India. In the final match held at Colombo of Sri Lanka today, India chased the 115-run victory target set by Nepal in 12 overs. Invited to bat first after losing the toss, Nepal ha
Achyut Regmi/RSS KATHMANDU: Nepali entrepreneurs have encountered significant challenges since the Kerung border has been shut for the last five months. On July 8, flooding in the Lamde Khola at the Nepal-China border resulted in the destruction of the bridge over Miteri Khola in
KATHMANDU: On Sunday, CPN (UML) leader Mahesh Basnet’s vehicle was targeted in an attempted red color attack on the Airport Road in Biratnagar while he was traveling towards Sunsari. District Police Office Morang SP Kabit Katwal confirmed the incident and said that police have de
KATHMANDU: Political parties are actively submitting their applications to the Election Commission in preparation for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 and the National Assembly elections set for January 25. As per the timeline approved by the Commissio
KATHMANDU: On the first trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index increased by double digits. Today, the stock market benchmark NEPSE index rose by 39.92 points, reaching 2,600.22. A total of 13,381,926 shares of 334 companies were traded 76,028 times, amoun
KATHMANDU: Around 90 per cent population in Bara and Parsa districts has been administered with anti-cholera vaccine. The anti-cholera immunization drive was launched in two-phase. According to Head of Family Welfare Division of the Department of Health Services, Dr Abhiyan Gauta
SIMKOT: Three people were injured in a bear attack at Sim, ward no. 5 of Simkot Rural Municipality this morning. The injured include 59-year-old Lakshya Rawat, his 55-year-old wife Banchu Rawat, and 38-year-old Rajani Rawat, all originally from Jaira Village, Ward no. 1, Sarkegad
KIRTIPUR: The Nepal Women’s National Football Team was bade farewell today as the team is leaving for Indonesia to participate in the first Tri-Nation International Women’s Football Tournament. General-Secretary of the All Nepal Football Association, Kiran Rai, bade farewell to t
KATHMANDU: The cadre who have ascended to lucrative governmental positions by leveraging the Madan Bhandari Foundation (MBF) as a conduit, thereby accessing political authority and government resources, constitute a significant population. Foundation leadership figures have secur
KYIV: Ukraine’s Western allies rallied around the war-torn country on Saturday as they pushed to revise a U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Moscow despite its all-out invasion of its neighbor. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed Ukrainians “will always defend” their home. A Uk
KATHMANDU: The price of gold has increased in the domestic market today following the increase in its demand and price rise in the international market. The price of gold has been set at Rs 244,600 per tola (11.66 grams) today against Rs 241,700 on Friday. It has increased by Rs
KATHMANDU: Nepal has been defeated by Syria in their opening match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers. Nepal was defeated by Syria 4–2 in the match held on Saturday at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Nepal, placed in Group ‘G’, has a match scheduled against Oman on Monday.
HALIFAX: Lawmakers critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war said Saturday they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual pro
JHAPA: Police have arrested two people and started an investigation after a man was found dead near the Rekha River in Miyabari, Birtamod Municipality-7. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bijay Shrestha of the Anarmani Area Police Office, the body of 52-year-old Anand
KATHMANDU: No match has been scheduled for today, the seventh day of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025. Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the organiser of the franchise-based Twenty20 tournament, had earlier announced in match fixtures that today would b
CHITWAN: With the tightening of the Indian border entry and exit points due to the elections in India, the illegal import of eggs into Nepal has been stopped. As a result, the price of eggs in Nepal has increased drastically, effective from today. The price list issued by the Nep
MUGLIN: The driver of a jeep died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed in Siddhi Kalyanchaur last night. Rampani Neupane, the driver of the vehicle (Ba.18 Cha. 8973) heading from Siddhi to Kalyanchaur died in the accident that took place at Kalika Municipality-11 at 1
KATHMANDU: Of the total 18 disaster-borne incidents that occurred across the country on November 8, 15 were fire-related incidents. Just a day before, out of 19 disaster incidents that took place in the country 15 were fire incidents, according to National Disaster for Risk Reduc
JHAPA: One person has died in a road accident that took place in Haldibari of Mechinagar Municipality-15. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Binod Raut of the same locality, shared District Police Office Spokesperson Khagendra Bahadur Khadka. The accident took place
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for Sunday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs. 142.88, and the selling rate at Rs. 143.48. Similarly, the buying rate for one European Euro is Rs. 164.61 and the sel
KATHMANDU: The Mahaabhiyan for the Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens has withdrawn its programmes of protests and others scheduled to be held from today. The Mahaabhiyan has withdrawn its protest programs following talks and agreement signed at the
KATHMANDU: An additional 8,370,94 people have registered their names in the voter list opened by the Election Commission following the announcement of fresh elections to the House of Representatives on September 12. The registration period for the voter list ended at midnight yes
MORANG: A total of 44,311 new voters have been registered in Morang district of Koshi Province during the voter enrollment campaign launched by the Election Commission following the announcement of fresh House of Representatives elections. These registrations were recorded betwee
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings have registered their second consecutive win in the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Biratnagar defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas by five wickets in the second match played under lights at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur today.
ABUJA: The Nigerian government has ordered the closure of at least 41 secondary schools across the West African country following the recent kidnapping of students by terrorist groups. The directive, which affects only schools owned by the federal government, had already taken ef
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has set November 27 as the deadline for Ukraine to respond to Washington’s 28-point peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The move comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine face a very dif
PATAN: The Nepali Congress (NC) has concluded that election is the proper political solution to the current situation in the country, and has decided to participate in the election. The Central Working Committee meeting of the party held under the chairmanship of Acting President
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has called for reinforcing a system that ensures only representatives elected by the people participate in the functioning of the government. Speaking at a mass gathering organized by the party at Bhrikutimandap today, the former Prime Min
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KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings defeated Kathmandu Gorkhas by 5 wickets today at Nepal Premier League (NPL) played at TU International Cricket Ground, Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Over Rs 40 Billion Held in 10 Gover
KATHMANDU: Karnali Yaks defeated Lumbini Lions by 9 wickets to register their first win in Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025. Riding on an explosive century (144 runs in 44 balls) by Opener Mark Watt, Karnali went past the victory target of 157 runs in 12.2 overs and at the loss of
KATHMANDU: On February 3, 2025, then-Health Minister Pradip Paudel sanctioned a crucial directive requiring 100 percent coverage of tobacco product packets with warning messages. Titled ‘Directive 2025 on Printing and Marking Warning Messages and Pictures on Tobacco Product Boxes
KATHMANDU: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the arts, such as music and cinema, served as a crucial conduit for dispensing optimism to global audiences. Amidst this upheaval, several classic Nepali folk melodies, rendered in a Bengali accent, achieved significant traction across dig
TAPLEJUNG: The Pathibhara area, having a popular shrine in the district, has witnessed the first snowfall of this season. With light rains occurred on Friday afternoon, the snowfall began since last night. The snowfall caused cold, an employee at Pathibhara Area Development Commi
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, who also serves as the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport as well as the Minister for Urban Development has emphasized the need for proper sewage management. During an inspection of th
BAGMATI: Kanti Lokpath, one of the short routes linking Hetauda city to the Kathmandu valley, has been obstructed since early morning after a truck somersaulted on the road. The truck (Na 3 Kha 3192) ferrying medicines from Birgunj to Kathmandu lost control with a brake failure a
KATHMANDU: The ‘Nepal Dialogue Summit, 2025’ organized jointly by various 46 organizations concluded in the federal capital by issuing the Kathmandu declaration on Friday. The event affirmed that just peace is essential in the country following the September 8-9 Gen Z protest. “D
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 142.88 and the selling rate at Rs. 143.48. Similarly, the buying rate for one European Euro is Rs. 164.61 and the
KATHMANDU: There are two cricket matches being played today under the ongoing 2nd edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) in the federal capital. The Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground is hosting two matches- first at 11:15 am between Karnali Yaks and Lumbini Lions
KATHMANDU: General Secretary of the CPN UML, Shankar Pokharel, has said the upcoming general convention of the party would concentrate only on leadership selection. In his address to the first national gathering of Nepal Construction Entrepreneurs’ Council at Godawari, Lalitpur o
MADHYABINDU: A person died while two others got serious injury in a road accident occurred at Danda bazaar of Kawasoti municipality-16 along the East-West Highway in Nawalparasi Purba. The accident occurred after a motorcycle (Na 43 Pa 3436) heading to Kawasoti from Danda was hit
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) has been suggested that it incorporated peace as an element of party code of conduct. The Nepali Writers’ Association submitted an 11-point memorandum to Acting President of NC, Purna Bahadur Khadka, and suggested that the party fostered discip
WASHINGTON: A draft 28-point plan backed by US President Donald Trump would require Ukraine to offer territorial and security concessions to Moscow, while Russia would be readmitted to the G8 group and receive sanctions relief. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of
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BRUSEELS: The European Union has raised objections to a new US-drafted proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, saying any settlement must align with the positions of both Brussels and Kiev and not be limited to a Washington-Moscow understanding. As per media reports, th
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Government Holds Rs 40 Billion in 1
SIRAHA: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has expressed the commitment to accelerate the construction work of the bridge over the Kamala River, which connects Siraha and Dhanusha under the Postal Road. Although the contract for the construction o
KATHMANDU: The Land Revenue Office, Kavre, has encumbered the property pertaining to CG Holdings Company, which is situated in Khopasi, Panauti Municipality-9. Ram Bahadur Shahi, the Chief of the Land Revenue Office, confirmed that the 115 ropani, 10 aana, and 2 paisa (a total of
DHAKA: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook central Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least six people and leaving dozens injured, authorities said. Buildings in the country’s capital, Dhaka, swayed in the temblor, sending panicked residents into the streets. The quake hit at 10:38 a.
KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals have posted a total of 193 runs in 20 overs at the loss of 7 wickets in the match underway against Pokhara Avengers under the Nepal Premier League 2025. In the match being held under floodlights at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Su
NONTHABURI: Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her among several dramatic missteps before the final round. Contestants from Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Thail
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has unveiled the central ‘command’ of the National Volunteer Force (NVF) at Babarmahal in the capital this noon. This announcement was made during a programme held today by the UML Coordination Mechanism of People’s Organizations, attended by UML Chairman
SEOUL: South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Friday on allegations he and others tried to manipulate the investigation into a marine’s drowning, in another criminal case against the ex-leader. Yoon earlier this year was removed from office after being indicted
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to expedite the peace process. In a press release issued on the 19th anniversary of the comprehensive peace accord, spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel stressed the importance of the government addressin
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Nepal Special Service (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2082. President Paudel issued the ordinance at the recommendation of cabinet in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution, reads a press release issued today by the
KATHMANDU: Coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the comprehensive peace accord (CPA) has played significant role in promulgating democratic republic constitution featuring federalism, inclusion and secularism. Extending best wishes on th
SANKHUWASABHA: Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicates that 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province are facing a critical risk. During a discussion held today in Khandbari, headquarters of Sankhuwasabha, ICIMOD expert Sharad Pra
KATHMANDU: The conflict victims organized a sit-in here today, accusing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons of failing to be supportive of the conflict survivors. Staging symbolic protests outside both the co
KATHMANDU: The real estate trade is found gradually decreasing across the country. As the trade decreases, there has also been a decline in revenue collection. According to the Land Management and Records Department, which maintains records of land and house transactions, the amo
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that skill-based education that enhances practical knowledge, moral education and capacity is today’s need as required by the nation. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee Ceremony held today on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pa
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has set the specified age for voters (cutoff date) for the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5, 2026. The EC has decided that the cutoff date for this purpose is March 4, 2026 for those who will complete 18 years of age
KATHMANDU: The ministerial chair on the first floor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Singha Durbar has remained unoccupied for two months. The photograph of Arzu Rana Deuba, who served as the Foreign Minister prior to the Gen Z protest on September 8 and 9, has been r
KATHMANDU: The Ink and Insights with Sumit Sharma Sameer is set to return with Season Two after earning widespread praise as Nepal’s only video podcast featuring global thinkers and celebrated authors. Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson commended Sumit’s depth and curiosity, while gues
CHITWAN: A total of 210 kilometers of roads in Bharatpur Metropolitan City have been equipped with smart lighting. The city has announced the installation of 16 ‘High Mast’ and 75 ‘Mini Mast’ lights at key intersections, completed in two phases. As part of the ‘Bright City Bharat
NAWALPUR: Twenty people have been injured in a bus accident at Madhyabindu on the East-West Highway in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East). The bus with registration number Lu 2 Kha 2845, travelling from Narayanghat to Butwal, met with an accident at Khajuri Khola, Madhyabindu–8 t
BHOJPUR: Siddhakali temple, a popular religious Hindu shrine, in Bhojpur district has become a hub for religious tourism. In the recent years, a large number of pilgrims from different districts of the country and abroad have paid homage of Siddhakali temple. Kamal Dahal, a local
KATHMANDU: The fluctuation in gold and silver prices in the international market has also affected the local market. Compared to Thursday, the prices of both metals have decreased today. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has dropped by
JHAPA: Karna Bahadur Limbu, a resident of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, who was incarcerated in the district jail, has died. As reported by Jhapa District Jail, Limbu, who suffered from hypertension, died this morning while undergoing treatment at the Provincial Hospital in Bha
PALPA: Eleven students were injured in a bus accident occurred in Palpa district this morning. The bus was carrying students from Dang district to Ranimahal in Palpa district for an excursion. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Palpa, Hom Prakash Chaudhary, shared all the i
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is investing Rs 3 billion for a joint venture to be established for the development of two cross border transmission lines. The NEA and India’s Power Grip Corporation with have their investments in the JV, according the Ministry of
GANDAKI: A total of 35,952 foreigners visited different touristic destinations in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in the month of Kartik (from mid-October to mid-November) this year. The number of total visitors is eight percent more compared to the figure of the s
KABUL: A total of 10,405 Afghan citizens returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, Pajhwok News Agency reported on Thursday, citing officials. According to Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the High Commission for Add
KATHMANDU: The weather today will remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and mainly fair in the remaining areas of the country this afternoon. Light rain and snowfall is likely at one or two places of the mountainous regions of Koshi Pro
BRAZIL: A massive fire broke out inside a pavilion at the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil, on Thursday (local time), according to The New York Times. The fire occurred in a pavilion inside a convention hall where more than 50,000 diplomats, journalists, and activists had gathered fo
KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers is playing against Sudurpaschim Royals in the match to be played today under the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL), a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament. Kushal Bhurtel is leading the team Pokhara Avengers while Dipendra Singh Airee is the ca
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 141.64 and the selling rate at Rs. 142.24. Similarly, the buying rate for one Euro is Rs. 163.15 and the selling
KARNALI: Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Dagny Mjøs has said that Nepal and Norway will continuously engage in fostering cooperation in the area of higher education. At an interaction programme on Open Parliament and Citizen Participation organized by Mid-West University in Surkhet
KATHMANDU: The investigation committee on purchase of the Nepal Telecom billing system has submitted its report. Former secretary and coordinator of the committee, Maniram Gelal, presented the report to Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, on Th
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said holding the elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) in a peaceful manner in the slated date is the key responsibility of the government. At a review meeting of the first quarter of the current fiscal year of the Home Mini
KATHMANDU: Playing the first match under Nepal Premier League at Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground on Thursday, Lumbini Lions defeated Chitwan Rhinos by six wickets. Chasing the 143-run victory target posted by Chitwan Rhinos, Lumbini Lions completed it in18.3 overs
KATHMANDU: Coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has urged all political factions to exercise restraint so that protest in Simara, Bara would not worsen to violence and chaos. He emphasized that political and ideological differences are common
KABUL: A total of 565 Afghan nationals imprisoned in Pakistan and Iraq have been freed and returned to Afghanistan over the past week, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced Thursday. Of those released, 517 inmates who had been held in Pakistani prisons for periods o
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KATHMANDU: The Council of Ministers has been recommended to mobilize the Nepali Army in the election to the upcoming House of Representatives. A meeting of the National Security Council held on Thursday under chairmanship of Prime Minister Sushila Karki, decided to recommend befo
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index Drops by 0.93 Points Th
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that it aims to vaccinate more than 40,000 children against various diseases in Gaza, as it takes advantage of the recent ceasefire. The WHO and its partners already vaccinated over 10,000 children under the age of thr
KATHMANDU: With the advancing technology, many changes have occurred in the world. Traditionally made items can now be created instantly with the help of technology. Technology has also brought a radical change in art. In this context, 16 students from the Kathmandu University ha
KATHMANDU: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a graft case against six people including then officiating chief of District Health Office in Bajura, Ashok Kumar Singh, at the Special Court. The case was registered also against then engineer of
KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos has posted a 143-run victory target before Lumbini Lions in today’s match being held under the ongoing Nepal Premier League. Invited to bat first after losing the toss at TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, Chitwan Rhions made 142 runs in 20 over
KABUL: The World Health Organization on Tuesday (local time) reported a significant rise in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghanistan, with more than 1,000 cases recorded in November, The Khaama Press reported. According to a recent report by the World Health Organization, th
KATHMANDU: Today, November 20, marks World Children’s Day. In partnership with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the Australian Embassy, the day was observed at the TU Cricket Ground through a special programme themed “Levelling the Playing Field.” The event aimed to adv
WASHINGTON: A US official said that President Donald Trump has approved a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine that has been developed over the past few weeks. NBC quoted the official as saying that the plan was prepared discreetly by several senior US administration officials i
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Thursday restored a nonpartisan caretaker government system for national elections but said it won’t apply to the polls being held early next year. The caretaker system was introduced in 1996 and widely accepted by Bangladesh’s people and by i
BARA: In Simara, Bara, police arrested ward chairs of Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City, Dhan Bahadur Shrestha (Ward-2) and Kaemodin Ansari (Ward-6) of CPN (UML), over alleged assault on JNY youth during Wednesday clashes. Following social media calls for protest, demonstrators
KATHMANDU: 35 Nepali citizens deported from the United States arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday via chartered flight. Among them, 33 had entered the U.S. illegally, one had entered on a tourist visa, and one on a student visa. Most were intercepted attempting illegal entry throug
LALITPUR: The Nepali Congress central working committee meeting that was supposed to be held today has been postponed for Saturday. According to information provided by the party’s Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel, the meeting scheduled to be held at 2:00pm today at the part
KAVREPALANCHWOK: Drinking water projects have been constructed at two local levels of Kavrepalanchowk. With support from the Bagmati Province government and various organizations, residents of Bolakhe village in Kushadevi, Panauti municipality-2, and Bhimkhori in Roshi rural muni
BIRATNAGAR: When Dhanu Sah observes a thin film of dust settled on his plated food, he is vividly reminded of his aspiration for wide, smooth four-lane thoroughfares where vehicles would traverse swiftly past his residence. For him, a resident of Adarshnagar, Katahari Rural Munic
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he will host New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting Friday, after fiercely attacking the 34-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist during his recent campaign. Trump, while repeating his false claim that Mamdani is a “c
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell slightly on Thursday. With share transactions worth Rs. 4 billion 68 crore 88 lakh 68 thousand, the NEPSE index dropped by 0.93 points. Out of the companies traded today, the share prices of 138 companies declined, while 112 compan
Bibek Mishra/RSS MORANG: Shreeyam Chaulagain, a permanent resident of Laxmimarga in Belbari municipality-11 of Morang, is among the youths who attained martyrdom during the September 8–9 Gen Z movement. It had only been a few years since his family had temporarily moved to Kathma
BAGMATI: The Bagmati province government has raised revenue over Rs 11.59 billion or 17.18 percent of its annual target for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS. The land and house registration and vehicle tax are considered the major sources of revenue of the province government. As it wa
BARA: The Bara District Administration Office has issued a curfew order in Simara for the second consecutive day. After Gen-Z youth began protesting from early morning in Simara, the administration imposed a curfew from 1 PM to 8 PM to prevent the situation from escalating. Durin
DHANUSHA: The weeklong revered Sitaram Bibaha Panchami festival celebrated every year in Janakpurdham is commencing from today with the observance of the ‘nagar darshan’ rituals. All preparations have been completed for the grand religious cum cultural festival, the Janaki Temple
BANKE: The Kalanamak variety of rice is gradually disappearing in Banke as farmers are giving it less preference, citing low productivity. According to farmers, this rice variety requires more care and greater access to irrigation. It is also highly vulnerable to pest attacks. As
KATHMANDU: The construction of a solitary bus park remains unrealized after five decades in Dadeldhura, the home district of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who has held the office of prime minister five times. Fifty years ago, the district headquarters was integrat
Subedi has been replaced by Surendra Labh Karna, while the provincial assembly is at loggerheads with the opposition parties staging protests against what they allege, illegal appointment of the Chief Minister.
TANAHUN: Tanahu has recorded a rise in maize production this year. In the past, farmers had to face pests during planting and harvesting maize, as well as lack of fertilizer. This year, there were no such problems, and the district produced a good amount of maize, said Kiran Pari
BAGMATI: Makawanpur police have arrested a prisoner who had escaped from the central prison during the September 8-9 Gen-Z movement. A police team from the Palung-based Area Police Office arrested 32-year-old Bhupendra Basnet, a resident of Basnet Tole, Thaha Municipality-9, Maka
KATHMANDU: The price of gold has increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 243,000 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 242,300 on We
The day-night match is scheduled to start at 4:00 pm at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and will be played under floodlights, installed for the second season of NPL 2025.
GAZA: The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday carried out strikes which were concentrated on Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing 25 people whereas 77 were injured, Al Jazeera reported. Earlier on Tuesday, the Israeli forces launched air strikes in the Palestinian refugee camp in so
AFGHANISTAN: The World Health Organisation on Tuesday (local time) reported a significant rise in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghanistan, with more than 1,000 cases recorded in November, The Khaama Press reported. According to a recent report by the World Health Organisati
Further investigation into the accident is underway, while the reason behind the incident is not yet known, police said.
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been set at 160 rupees and the selling rate at 160 rupees 15 paise.
He urged that, on this day, we should listen to children and amplify their voices as they advocate for their rights, emphasizing that it is our responsibility to build a safe and equal world for every child.
KATHMANDU: The weather today will remain partly cloudy in the hilly and mountainous regions and mainly fair in the remaining areas of the country. Light rain and snowfall is possible at one or two places of the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, accordi
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, has directed the subordinate bodies of his Ministry to forward a process to enroll employees in social security fund (SSF). Minister Kharel issued such directive during the first quarter review of
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SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday announced the release of Gemini 3, its latest and most advanced AI model. The company stated that Gemini 3 is “the best model in the world for multimodal understanding” and its most powerful agentic and vibe coding model to date. The model offers
TOKYO: Firefighters and army helicopters were battling a fire Wednesday that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate. At least 170 homes have been damaged or burned down and a man in his 70s was unaccounted for, Japan’s
KATHMANDU: The sixth edition of Nepal-US Land Force Talk (LFT) began at Nepal Army Headquarters, Bhadrakali from Wednesday. The LFT is being organised between Nepal Army and US Army since 2018. The two countries would share experience and cooperation on the issues of world peace
KATHMANDU: Services provided by the Ministry of Health and Population can now be accessed from the prefab buildings constructed at the site of the Nepali Army’s Nursing Corps in the Singha Durbar premises. The ministry has been temporarily shifted to six prefab buildings construc
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Curfew Im
KATHMANDU: The Investment Board is set to approve the investment for the Betan Karnali Semi Reservoir-based Hydropower Project (439 MW). In this connection, the Board has decided to form a talks committee for the Project Development Agreement (PDA) by channelizing an estimated in
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Drops 4.98 Points Trading Val
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to appoint Amritman Shrestha, a member of the board of directors of Nepal Airlines Corporation as the executive director, performing the functions and duties of the general manager. Making public the decisions of the cabinet meeting held on T
KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals have defended a par total of 147 runs to defeat Kathmandu Gorkhas by 29 runs. Playing their first match under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at Kirtipur-based TU International Cricket Ground today, Sudurpaschim Royals bowled out Kathmandu in 16.5 ov
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said that the Film Bill, 2081 needs to be revised as it is incomplete. He mentioned that the bill, which came after 56 years, is not timely and urged the National Assembly’s Legislative Committ
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday that it has approved a 470-million U.S. dollar results-based loan to Indonesia’s state-owned utility, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), to speed up the country’s shift to renewable energy and support its low-carbon
KATHMANDU: The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has called for a provision allowing even a single tourist to trek in the restricted areas. In a press statement today, TAAN General Secretary Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa urged the government to revise the existing rule that m
KATHMANDU: The Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur presents a vibrant spectacle this season. The NPL (Nepal Premier League) Season 2, which inaugurated on Monday beneath the illumination of floodlights, is presently captivating widespread attention.
HANOI: The Vietnam Railways Corporation has halted 10 North-South passenger trains as heavy rains and flooding continued to disrupt operations across central Vietnam, especially Khanh Hoa province, the Vietnam News Agency reported on Wednesday. The newly suspended services on Wed
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has directed the party’s local representatives to ensure service delivery in an impartial and prompt manner. During an interaction on the “Role of People’s Representatives at the Local Level” organised at Chyasal by the party’s Local Devel
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has reported a revenue collection of over 3.22 billion by the end of Kartik (November 16) in the ongoing fiscal year 2025/26. In comparison, the previous year saw a collection of over Rs 3.16 billion during the same timeframe. Deep
KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) under the US Government have announced an additional grant financing of 50 million US dollars (around 7 billion rupees) for the MCC Nepal Compact. With this announcement, the total amount available for
KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has called for the initiation of preparedness and response strategies for cold waves and snowfall, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, regions, and communities. During the ‘Disaster Dialogue’ convened at the National
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a marginal decline today, falling 4.98 points to close at 2,561.08. Trading activity involved 8,388,373 shares of 338 companies exchanged in 50,626 transactions, totaling NPR 377.86 million. Among the sectoral indices, only Ho
JIUQUAN: China on Wednesday launched a Long March-2C carrier rocket, sending three new satellites into space. The rocket blasted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China and sent the Shijian-30A, Shijian-30B, and Shijian-30C int
BIRATNAGAR: Today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers in the Koshi Province has decided to appoint Taranath Niraula of Biratnagar the Vice Chairman of the Koshi Province Planning Commission. The meeting took the decision to this regard, while accepting the resignation by erstwh
NUWAKOT: Containers arriving from the Kathmandu Valley carrying waste were sent back by locals without being allowed to dispose of the waste. As a result, waste disposal at Bancharedanda, which lies along the border of Kakani in Nuwakot and Dhunbesi in Dhading, has once again bee
BARA: The situation in Simara, Bara, has become tense. CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel and leader Mahesh Basnet were scheduled to arrive in Simara from Kathmandu today (Wednesday), with their landing planned for 11 AM. However, Simara Airport was closed after clashes b
KATHMANDU: The government has issued a 12-point directive with the aim of bringing casinos under further legal regulation. The Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has emphasized that all casinos currently in operation fully complied wit
KATHMANDU: A curfew has been imposed in Simara after clashes erupted between police and Gen-Z youths. The youths had gathered near Simara Airport to protest the planned arrival of CPN-UML leaders, including General Secretary Shankar Pokharel and Mahesh Basnet. The District Admini
Eight teams are participating in the tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) which started on November 17.
KATHMANDU: The Nepali community in Canada observed the Bala Chaturdashi festival today by sowing Satbeej, a mixture of seven types of grains including sesame, barley, and maize and so on in memory of their departed ancestors. The festival was held at East Garafraxa in Ontario and
KATHMANDU: A Nepali student has won a bronze medal at the International Astronomy Olympiad. Sauryam Shrestha, a Grade 10 student at St. Xavier’s School, Godawari, secured the medal at the 29th edition of the Olympiad held in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh on November 6-15, acco
Despite 10 years of operating two Airbus A-320 aircraft, the corporation has failed to procure a requisite spare engine. Furthermore, the corporation remains entirely without a long-term strategic mandate to mitigate or manage future engine malfunctions.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 60 per tola and is being traded at Rs 3,150. On Tuesday, silver was traded at Rs 3,090.
The interim government, headed by Prime Minister Karki since September 12, is committed to ensuring the successful conduct of the House of Representatives election set for March 5.
There would have some 500 stalls in total, categorizing industrial technology, agriculture, handicraft, garment, bakery, leather shoes, food grains and information technology. It is the 16th fair in series.
Also known as the ‘Iron Lady of India,’ Indira Gandhi was actively involved in the freedom movements, including starting the ‘Bal Charkha Sangh’ and ‘Vanar Sena’ to support the Congress during the Civil disobedience movement and fight against the British forces.
GANDAKI: The GandakiProvince Assembly here has been reminded to ensure that the lawmaking process is an open, transparent and inclusive practice. During a consultative meeting organized by the Governance International Nepal and the Gandaki Province Secretariat on Tuesday, the spe
Four houses were destroyed in a fire occurred at Temba bazaar of Mikkakhola rural municipality-4 in the district last night. https://english.nepalnews.com/s/nation/four-houses-perish-in-fire/
The weather remains 20 to 22 degree Centigrade maximum in the Kathmandu Valley. The minimum temperature recorded at 5:30am was 9.4 degree Centigrade today.
SIRAHA: Irrespective of numerous projects and plans forwarded and put in place by government and NGO initiatives on health, sanitation and public awareness in Madhes Province, an appalling fact has been revealed that a local level alone has over 4,000 households without toilet fa
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been set at 160 rupees and the selling rate at 160 rupees 15 paise.
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KATHMANDU: The World Toilet Day is being observed today. The Day established by the World Toilet Organization in 2001 was later made official with United Nations observation since 2013. According to the UN Water, the Day is marked to inspire everyone for actions to cope with sani
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to provide immediate relief of Rs 15,000 each to 2,429 people injured during the Gen-Z movement and subsequent protests. The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers today, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged one and all not to make public speeches that jeopardize peace and security. The government, political parties, campaigners and general public are made aware of it. Issuing a press statement on Tuesday, NHRC Spokespe
MANILA: The World Health Organization warned Tuesday that antimicrobial resistance is already causing a global health emergency, threatening to erase nearly a century of medical progress as common infections become increasingly challenging to treat. Saia Ma’u Piukala, the WHO reg
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has decided to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding the restoration of the House of Representatives. Today’s meeting of the members of the dissolved House of Representatives representing UML concluded that the writ petition with their signa
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings have defeated Pokhara Avengers by 53 runs in the second match held today under the Nepal Premier League 2025. In the match played under floodlights at TU international cricket stadium in Kirtipur, Biratnagar scored a mammoth 220 runs at the loss of 6 w
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has ordered Chief Minister of Madhes Province, Saroj Kumar Yadav, not to make policy-level and strategic decisions till the final hearing on the case he is facing. A division bench of justices Nahakul Subedi and Sunil Kumar Pokhrel issued the interim
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KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he will visit Turkey on Wednesday, in a bid to “reinvigorate” peace talks and to restore prisoner-of-war exchanges with Russia. Negotiations to end the war have faltered after three rounds of direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Is
KATHMANDU: The government has prepared a separate draft of the National Action Plan-2083 to reduce possible risk from snowfall and cold wave in mountain and high-hilly areas as well as in the Tarai-Madhes region during winter. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management A
KATHMANDU: The government has made arrangement of a job for the spouse of journalist late Suresh Rajak. A job to the post of computer operator at Security printing Centre has been made for Rajak’s wife Sujan Magiya at the initiative of Minister for Communications and Information
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the party will seek a legal remedy and stage a peaceful protest against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) on the night of September 12. During a meeting of UML members in the diss
KATHMANDU: Tul Bahadur Kandel has been appointed as the Secretary of the National Assembly, the upper house of the Federal Parliament. President Ramchandra Paudel has, on the recommendation of National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal, appointed Kandel, a resident of Chaunr
KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar is representing Nepal in the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), being held in Brazil from 10–21 November 2025. He attended
KATHMANDU: Udaya Subba has been elected as the President of the Nepal Film Producer’s Association through its 19th annual general meeting. Subba has been elected as president by defeating Sunil Kumar Thapa. In the election held on Monday, Khagendra Lamichhane was elected as Gener
KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos emerged victorious, defeating Karnali Yaks by four wickets in today’s second match of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The win was powered by a 52-run innings from Ravi Bopara. At the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Karn
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index witnessed a double-digit gain. Today, the NEPSE index increased by 15.70 points, closing at 2,566.07. A total of 92,55,457 shares of 345 companies were traded 55,277 times, amounting to a total turnover of Rs 4.10 billion. All sec
KATHMANDU: A delegation of Nepali Congress youth leaders called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today. The meeting focused on the country’s contemporary political developments and the upcoming election to the House of Representatives (HoR), scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Prime
RASUWA: A minister in the Bagmati Province government has announced that interest-free loans will be provided to citizens in rural areas to encourage livestock rearing. Addressing the 10th District Assembly of the District Coordination Committee, Rasuwa, on Monday, Bagmati Provin
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Administration Office has granted permission to keep medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai in custody for four days. The administration office authorized the police to detain Prasai for investigation under charges related to disrupting public peace.
KATHMANDU: The second edition of Nepal Premier League that began at Kirtipur-based Cricket Ground from Monday has attracted significant interest in the international cricketing fraternity. Nepal’s franchise cricket has attracted international attention in global media and foreign
WASHINGTON DC : US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom’s de facto ruler prepares for his first White House visit in more than seven years. Saudi flags were displayed outside the White House ahe
KATHMANDU: The government has to raise Rs 275 billion as arrears from 30,912 taxpayers till fiscal year 2081/82 BS. As per the annual progress report of the Inland Revenue Department made public on Monday, the highest amount of dues of Rs 219 billion should be raised towards inco
KATHMANDU: In the second match of the second edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament today, Karnali Yaks have set a victory target of 167 runs for Chitwan Rhinos. In the match ongoing at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Karnali, having lost
KANCHANPUR: Although the area under cultivation has decreased in recent years in the Sudurpaschim Province, the productivity has increased. It is said that the production has increased even though the area under main cereal crops decreased, as farmers started improving farming me
BHOJPUR: The issue of drinking water shortage for 238 families in Annapurna of Temkemaiyung rural municipality–3 in Bhojpur, the district in Koshi Province, has finally resolved. The Annapurna–Bakhrang–Bahungaun Water Supply Project, developed with support from the Kadoorie Agric
The most prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) across the Karnali region is the Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Center (KIRDARC), officially registered in Jumla. This organization, dedicated to advancing health, nutrition, food security, and social inclu
KATHMANDU: Gold prices in the local market declined slightly on Tuesday, falling by Rs 3,800 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 239,500 per tola today. On Tuesday, the price stood at Rs 243,300 per tola.
KASKI: The Federal Government has established the Gandaki-based Animal Quarantine Office in Pokhara. The Livestock Service Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development set up the Office at Lamapatan in Pokhara Metropolitan City-15, Pokhara. Ministry’s Joint
SARLAHI: In the wake of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election, a total of 5,817 new voters got their names registered in Sarlahi district, the District Election Office confirmed. The District Election Officer Shiva Narayan Sah said that the new voters include 3,390
UTTAR PRADESH: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held a ‘Janta Darshan’ at the Gorakhnath Temple premises in Gorakhpur, where he met people from various parts of the district and heard their grievances. During the public outreach event, the Chief Minister re
Earlier, the police in the district had arrested 12 individuals for their alleged involvement in looting, vandalism and arson in Kavre in the Gen-Z protests.
WASHINGTON DC : US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom’s de facto ruler prepares for his first White House visit in more than seven years. Saudi flags were displayed outside the White House ahe
All matches of the NPL will be held at the Kirtipur cricket ground. Eight franchise teams, including defending champion Janakpur Bolts along with previous runner-up Sudurpaschim Royals, Karnali Yaks, Pokhara Avengers, Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gorkhas, and Lumbi
Similarly, the ADB representatives urged the minister to enhance capacity of the project implementing agencies and ensure facilitation.
KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police arrested two fugitive prisoners from the Kathmandu Valley. Those arrested fugitives include Gita Lama of Gajuri Rural Municipality-2 in Dhading district and Mangal Narayan Mohan Maharjan of Kathmandu. Lama and Maha
The dismissed provincial assembly members had filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Speaker
BAGLUNG: The Daramkhola hydropower project in Baglung has started commercial power production. The project with a capacity of 9.6 megawatts is developed by the Daramkhola Hydro Energy Limited. The power produced by the project is also connected to the central transmission line, o
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki engaged in discussions with the mayors of the Kathmandu Valley. During a meeting held this evening at Baluwatar with a delegation from the Valley Mayors Forum, the local leaders expressed their confidence that elections under Prime Minister
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rate for Tuesday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 52 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 12 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro
HANOI: Landslides triggered by heavy rain in Vietnam have killed at least six people and injured more than a dozen, disaster agency officials said Monday, as the country’s flood-hit central belt endured relentless precipitation. A passenger bus was submerged by falling soil and r
NEW DELHI: India said Monday it had signed a “significant” deal that will see the United States supply nearly 10 percent of the Asian giant’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, as it seeks to diversify its energy sources. Relations between Washington and New Delhi plummeted i
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KATHMANDU: Defending champions Janakpur Bolts was defeated by Kathmandu Gorkhas in the inaugural match of the Nepal Premier League 2025, a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament, that began in Kirtipur earlier today. The Kathmandu Gorkhas surpassed the victory target of 131
KATHMANDU: Inspector General of Nepal Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, has said the abuse of social media has added challenges to security. During his address to a programme organized to mark the 70th establishment of the Crime Investigation Department here today, the new police chief
KATHMANDU: A case of contempt of court has been filed against Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. The contempt of court complaint was lodged at the SC against PM Karki for not abiding by the court’s order not to immediately implement the government d
KATHMANDU: Defending champions Janakpur Bolts scored 130 in 20 overs in the inaugural match of the Nepal Premier League 2025, a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament, that began in Kirtipur earlier today. Put into bat after losing the toss against Kathmandu Gorkhas, Janakpu
TANAHU: A leopard found injured in the Kalimati forest of Bhanu municipality–10 was rescued by a team from the Division Forest Office on Monday. According to Manoj Ranabhat, Chief of the Division Forest Office, the injured feline, which is an adult female leopard, was rescued aft
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki inaugurated the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) today amid a grand ceremony at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. National Sports Council (NSC) Member-Secretary Tankalal Ghishing, Cricket Association of Ne
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has seen a surge in new political parties registering for the upcoming House of Representatives election, largely catalyzed by the recent Gen Z protest. As of November 16, at least 123 parties have received registration certificates. Approx
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued an order halting the removal of five provincial assembly members (MPs) in Madhes Province. A single bench of Justice Nityananda Pandey instructed Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal not to proceed with the immediate removal of the legislators. Speak
KATHMANDU: Giving a pace to the termination of boondoggles, the government has further cut down the wasteful projects, especially related to road construction, which were left idle for years. Issuing a notice today, the Road Division Office, Kathmandu mentioned that contracts of
KATHMANDU: On the second trading day of the week (Monday), the stock market showed some gains, but the NEPSE index increased by only 9.78 points, a rise of 0.38%, closing at 2,250.36 points. Today, 335 companies were traded 61,635 times, with a total of 8,893,778 shares changing
KATHMANDU: The World Prematurity Day is observed every year on November 17. Doctors say premature babies may face eye problems that must be identified and treated on time. The Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges facing the premature infants and their families. Medica
DHAKA: A Bangladesh court on Monday afternoon found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of committing “crimes against humanity” during the July-August uprising in 2024. Local media reported that the International Crimes Tribunal-1 has sentenced Hasina to death. The
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued 42,856 recommendations through its digital system in the last ten months. KMC, which had brought the system into operation from January 26, 2025, issued 42,856 electronic recommendations. Chief of Information Technology
Bunu Tharu/RSS KATHMANDU: The World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day is being observed across the globe today, November 17, under the theme of ‘Act Now: Eliminate Cervical Cancer’. According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth major cancer afflicting wo
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal stated that the government was fully committed to ensuring safety and support to private sector. Speaking at a programme organised by the Inland Revenue Department to mark the National Tax Day 2082 today, the Minister said the g
TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council planned to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence. Netanyahu ha
KATARI: Minister for Physical Infrastructures and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has informed that upgrading of the Siddicharan Highway would begin soon. Minister Ghising assured of road upgrading while receiving a memorandum submitted by the Katari-Ghurmi road struggle committee. He
KATHMANDU: On November 11, a significant parley was conducted between key figures of the pro-monarchy protest: Rajendra Lingden, the incumbent Chair of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), and Kamal Thapa, the chair and former Home Minister who presides over the Rastriya Prajata
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has requested the public not to gather around the Tribhuvan University (TU) cricket ground. According to the police, all tickets for today’s matches of the Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL) have already been sold out. Issuing a notice, the police
KATHMANDU: The Inland Revenue Office has honoured the best taxpayers on the occasion of National Tax Day, 2082. Amidst a programme, the Department honoured best taxpayers from various sectors as per the income details of fiscal year, 2080/81. Nepal Telecommunications Authority ha
KATHMANDU: The price of gold increased in the local market on Monday. Compared to the previous day, the price of gold rose by Rs 500 per tola today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 243,300 per tola
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday he backed lawmakers’ efforts to release more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previous opposition to the measure. “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide,”
JHAPA: A person died in a road accident in Jhapa. Khushbu Khatun, 37, died in the auto-rickshaw accident that occurred near Gairiya Chowk in Gauradaha Municipality-1. The auto-rickshaw (Me 1 H 5754) en route to Gauradaha from Gairiya Chowk collided with the back of a paddy-laden
MEXICO CITY: As Mexico protestors are determined to rattle the government, they hung a manga flag showing a skull wearing a straw hat. The juxtaposition of the cartoon flag with the protests may have seemed bizarre, but for the Gen Z protestors who filled the streets of Mexico, t
DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its long-awaited verdict on Monday, in the case accusing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun of committing c
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has upheld the decision of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) regarding the dispute on ‘Dedicated’ and Trunk Line’ power tariffs. Hearing on the complaints of two industries, the NERC denied issuing an interim order
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the foreign exchange rates for today, setting the US dollar at Rs. 141.70 for buying and Rs. 142.30 for selling. The Euro has been fixed at Rs. 164.67 (buying) and Rs. 165.37 (selling), while the UK Pound Sterling stands at Rs. 186.65 an
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KATHMANDU: The second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) begins today. In the opening match, Janakpur Bolts and Kathmandu Gorkhas will compete, with the game scheduled to start at 4 PM this afternoon. All matches of the second NPL season will be played at the TU Cricket Gr
KYIV: Ukraine will import gas from Greece to meet its winter fuel needs, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, as Russian strikes target the country’s energy infrastructure. In October, Moscow launched its biggest bombing campaign against Ukrainian gas facilities since the
WASHINGTON DC: Exercise appears to spark a whole-body anti-ageing cascade, and scientists have now mapped out how it happens–and how a simple oral compound can mimic it. By following volunteers through rest, intense workouts, and endurance training, researchers found that the kid
UTAH: Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular complications, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death, within five years of giving birth, according to a new study by Intermountain Health rese
SEOUL: South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence, aiming to meet growing demand driven by a global boom. The business group’s flagship Samsung Electronics is al
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police has arrested four persons on the charge of their involvement in smuggling and selling brown sugar. A team comprising Sub-Inspector of Police at Narcotics Control Bureau, Bichitra Magar, arrested four persons including two Indians for smuggling brown su
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to show seriousness in fixing the problems surfaced in prisons across the country. Issuing a press statement today, NHRC’s spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel said security challenges have been augmented
JUMLA: Hima rural municipality in the district claimed that it ensured drinking water supply to some 80 percent households. The piped water was managed to the houses as per ‘one house: one tap’ scheme. Rest of the houses will have the piped water gradually. Chief administrative o
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Drops 5.15 Points; Rs 3.89 Bi
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed the subordinates to carry out duties in a way to ensure feeling of change and justice to Gen Z. The government performance warrants reflection of the aspiration of Gen Z people, he reminded. During a meeting at Home Ministry
KATHMANDU: Nepal entered the semifinals of the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind by defeating the United States in the match played in India on Sunday. Nepal won the match against the US by 10 wickets. With this win, Nepal has gathered six points from four matches.
KANCHANPUR: A total of 514.31 hectares of land in Shuklaphanta National Park has been reported as encroached. Of this, approximately 374.42 hectares have been taken over in the areas of Dhakka, Tarapur, and Lallare Danda. Furthermore, around 139.89 hectares near Pillar No. 28 alo
KATHMANDU: Remittance inflows increased 35.4 percent to Rs 553.31 billion in the three months of Fiscal Year 2025/26 compared to an increase of 11.9 percent in the same period of the previous year. This is stated in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation
PAKISTAN: Poor air quality has made Lahore the second most polluted city in the world with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 396 on Saturday, ARY News reported. Citing reports, Ary News mentioned that the air quality in various parts of Pakistan’s Punjab remains extremely haz
JANAKPUR: Madhes Province is witnessing a stark deviation from established political decorum. Traditionally, outgoing chief ministers customarily vacate the official residence following the succession. However, Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav, though duly appointed and sworn in,
PARBAT: Starting from November 17, the Maldhunga–Beni road, which is part of the Kaligandaki Corridor linking Myagdi and Mustang to the national highway, will be closed for seven hours daily for the road upgrading works. The decision to close the road from 10am to 4pm, effective
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has expressed the view that the dissolved parliament should be reinstated to give political outlet to the country. Talking with a team of Press Chautari Nepal at Gundu-based residence today, Chair Oli reiterated that the parliament dissolv
KATHMANDU: Inflation has decreased significantly compared to last year as the average inflation stood at 1.67 percent in the first quarter of current fiscal year compared to 4.26 percent a year ago. This is stated in a report entitled ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situatio
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 5.15 points to close at 2,540 on Sunday, the first trading day of the week. The market remained relatively stable, showing only minor intraday fluctuations, with the index dipping to 2,533 points at 2:53 PM. Share prices i
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court hearing on the writ petition filed against the appointment and swearing-in of Madhes Province Chief Minister Saroj Kumar Yadav has been postponed from Sunday to Monday. The joint bench of Justices Til Prasad Shrestha and Nripadhoj Niraula was schedule
DHAKA: Bangladesh has tightened security ahead of a shutdown as the Bangladesh International Crime Tribunal (ICT) prepares to deliver a verdict in a case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The case relates to alleged crimes against humanity during the student-led
MEXICO CITY: At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured Saturday as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, local authorities said. The demonstration against drug violence and Sheinbaum’s security policies
BHOJPUR: The community schools here are facing difficulties in the implementation of the technical and vocational education after the abrogation of the ‘Earning while Studying’ programme running in community schools. Schools have been affected now that the programme has been remo
KATHMANDU: The film Abhimanyu: Chapter 1 is set to release on December 4. Its release date had been postponed several times due to various reasons. In this context, the production team released a new poster of the movie today (Sunday). The poster features most of the cast members
The meeting also reviewed about the implementation of the agenda passed by the 8th coordination meeting held in December last year in Kathmandu.
KATHMANDU: Winter has set in across the Kathmandu Valley, bringing a steady drop in temperatures. While the days remain sunny and pleasant, the mornings and evenings have become cold enough that people now need to wear warm, thick clothing. With the cooling temperatures, fog has
KATHMANDU: There are several forms of governance in practice across the globe. Nations have chosen the form of governance that best suits their political culture, promises political stability, and which ensures prosperity of their peoples. In this context, we find that the differ
SYDNEY: Nine people have been hospitalized after they were injured when a vehicle crashed through a fence during a race event north of Sydney on Saturday night. Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) said in a statement that the vehicle was competing in a race when it crash
The bodies of both the deceased were brought to Hetauda Hospital for a post-mortem examination, informed District Police Office spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police Pushkar Bogati.
KASKI: The Kaski District Police Office has taken steps to identify those engaged in criminal acts such as vandalism, arson, and looting during the Gen Z protests that occurred on September 8 and 9. The police have made available videos depicting the vandalism, arson, and looting
Former House Infrastructure Committee Chair Singh warns that Nepal’s development agenda is being compromised by political actors who align themselves with one neighbor or the other for personal gain. “When leaders prioritize foreign interests over national priorities, our infrast
KATHMANDU: Nepal has received $9.4 million (Rs 1.19 billion) from World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing approximately 1.88 million tons of carbon dioxide under its REDD+ Emission Reductions Program in the Terai Arc Landscape. This is the first paymen
KATHMANDU: Gold prices in the local market declined slightly on Friday, falling by Rs 6,900 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 242,800 per tola today. On Tuesday, the price stood at Rs 249,700 per tola.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that Nepal truly values Australia’s friendship, its continued development assistance and its principled support to the country’s democratic and inclusive transformation. Participating in a special reception hosted by the Embassy of
In this regard, Nepal has formally started operating various programs in preparation for REDD+ with the support of the World Bank's Forest Carbon Partnership Program (FCPF) since 2010.
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary star Kamini Kaushal, who passed away on November 14, remembering her as a “wonderful soul” and praising her professionalism and warmth. Veteran actress Kaushal left an indelible mark on Indian cinema,
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Rahul Gandhi over the Bihar poll results, saying a large segment of the Congress party is fed up “with ‘naamdaar’s’ actions”. “This Muslim League Maoist Congress party, the MMC, has been rejected by the country. A large segment of t
For uniformity as well as to facilitate data collection, the committee has been asked to prepare an online portal and the concerned local levels have been asked to provide details using it.
KATHMANDU: Four months of the current fiscal year have passed but 24 local levels of Madhesh Province have not been able to present their budget yet. A total of 728 local levels presented their budget estimates for the new fiscal year 25 local levels have failed to do so. Accordi
TAPLEJUNG: A trial of apple farming has been successful in Ghunsa and Phaletar under Faktanglung Rural Municipality of the district. Saplings brought from Italy were planted in Phaletar and Ghunsa, located at the entrance to the base camp of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak i
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Sunday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 70 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 142 rupees 30 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European
Leader Nepal noted that the current political situation in the country is challenging, thus groups with similar ideologies should unite.
KATHMANDU: The weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in the rest of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is no any significant effect of the weather system across the co
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The NOC stated that the decision for the rate adjustment was made as the fuel prices were hiked in the new supplies to the NOC from the Indian Oil Corporation.
KATHMANDU: The National Youth Council (NYC) has called for all local governments to establish the ‘local youth council’. Executive Director of the Council, Surendra Basnet advocated for the expansion of local youth council for wider mobilization of youths and promoting youth-frie
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During group discussions, Minister Kharel also articulated Nepal
SUNSARI: The 16th International Conference on Orthodontics was held in Dharan. The event was jointly organized by the Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal (ODAN) and the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. The conference began on last Friday coincided
JANAKPURDHAM: Newly appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh, Saroj Kumar Yadav, has invited the agitating parties in the province for a dialogue. Addressing the people of the province today, Chief Minister Yadav pointed out the need to stop the agitation and move forward with collabo
He urged all democrats to come together to help the country overcome the ongoing crisis. General Secretary Pokharel added,
Acting President Khadka has also admitted that the party has taken some time for making an appropriate decision by considering the unfavorable situation created in the history of the country and the party.
Yadav also argued for making the province governments empowered for functionalizing federal structures.
KATHMANDU: The number of new voters has started increasing significantly after the start of voter registration using national identity card. The Election Commission has made arrangements to provide biometric details (photo and fingerprints) using national identity cards from Nove
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that the environment has been prepared for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives, scheduled for March 5. https://english.nepalnews.com/s/politics/election-atmosphere-has-been-created-mi
He used the forum to allege that there had been infiltration in the recent Gen Z movement and that premeditated attacks were carried out on public and private properties.
Dr. Aryal describes cosmetic treatment as less of a necessity and more of an emerging dependency. She explains,
He said the plan aims to ensure balanced development, expand China’s policy of openness, create new opportunities for cooperation, support the multilateral trading system, strengthen social governance with Chinese characteristics, and advance efforts toward national rejuvenation.
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, diplomats said. Last week the Americans officially launched negotiations within the 15-member Security Council on a text that would follow up on a cease
KATHMANDU: Despite the government’s lofty promises of modernizing agriculture, working farmers continue to be denied even the most fundamental necessities, including reliable fertilizer and irrigation. Yet they persist, sustaining their ancestral vocation with quiet resilience. A
Kafle said that KMC has advanced this work to achieve results through intergovernmental coordination and cooperation, making the city safe and smart, using technology.
“The nation is now voting for genuine social justice–where every family gets equality, respect and opportunities. There is no place for appeasement. The people of India now only want development and a developed India,” the Prime Minister said.
KATHMANDU: A nationwide increase has been observed in fire incidents with the onset of the dry season, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Fire incidents have occurred in seven places across the country from the morning of November 13 to 1
The DoI has also stated that among those arrested, one is a woman and three are men, some of whom had been travelling on different visas for a long time.
Tonight, it will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province, and mainly fair in the remaining areas.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Saturday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 70 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 30 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro has bee
BANKE: The Gabhar Valley community homestay facility in Baijanath Rural Municipality of Banke is currently bustling with domestic tourists. With the conclusion of major festivals like Dashain, the flow of tourists here has been increasing daily. Krishnalal Chaudhary, Chairman of
JANAKPURDHAM: Police constable Shambhu Yadav has been arrested on charges of murdering Bindeshwar Yadav, the Chairman of Mithila Bihari Municipality–9 in Dhanusha. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ganesh Bam, police constable Yadav fired shots at Ward Chairman Yadav o
Therefore, the Consulate General of Nepal wishes to thank the Hong Kong government on behalf of the Government of Nepal.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said slowed response to youths’ aspiration left them in disappointment. Youths’ aspiration and needs deserve proper and timely address for creative solution, she said, adding that the vibrant section of population should be prevented fr
KATHMANDU: Various Gen Z groups, including the Gen Z Movement Alliance, Council of Gen Z, and Gen Z Front, met Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday and submitted a draft agreement for signing between the State and Gen Z sides. During the meeting, they handed over to the Prime M
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the government officials to upscale their performance adding that the existing work progress was not sufficient. Addressing a review meeting of the implementation of policy and programmes, and budget of the current fiscal year
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Gen Z Gro
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has provided a certificate of party registration to the Nepali Communist Party (CPN) on Friday. A dozen of leftist political forces, including the CPN (Maoist Centre) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and the CPN (Unified Socialist) led by M
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Government Tightens Regulation on P
KATHMANDU: The French Embassy in Nepal has announced a grant of €4,000 to the Radha Paudel Foundation (RPF) to support its upcoming project, “Strengthen Youth Leadership on Menstrual Dignity for Preventing Gender-Based Violence in Nepal.” The year-long initiative, scheduled to ru
KYIV: A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has in recent months intensified its attacks on infra
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Telecom is rapidly expanding its telecommunication services in the remote areas of Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Madhes provinces. The Nepal Telecom stated that access to its network expansion and 4G service has improved in the rural areas of these provinces. Rec
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged the Election Commission (EC) to extend the timeline for voter registration, taking into account the enthusiasm and pressure seen in voter registration. Speaking on the phone with the Officiating Chief Election Commissioner Ram Pra
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army (NA) has rescued five policepersons who had fallen sick due to freezing cold in Dolpa district. They were airlifted to Karnali Province Hospital, Surkhet. The heavy snowfall occurred on the way caused freezing cold that made the police persons sick whil
BEIJING: China’s leader Xi Jinping and Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn pledged closer ties on Friday during the first-ever visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, greeted Vajiralongkorn and his wife, Queen Suthida, at Beijing’s vast Great Hall of th
BEIJING: Three Chinese astronauts stranded at their nation’s space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris departed for home Friday using the craft that had brought a replacement crew, China’s space agency said. The astronauts were on a six-month rotatio
KATHMANDU: The British Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal at his office in Singha Durbar today. On the occasion, they held discussions on the recent changed political situation in Nepal, the Home Minister’s Secret
KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Population, Dr Sudha Gautam, has introduced ‘Urgent Health Sector Reform Action Plan’ to speed up ministry’s service delivery. Spokesperson of the Health Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, said Minister Dr Gautam brought the action plan in order t
SURUNGA: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has termed the dissolution of parliament as unconstitutional, illegal and anti-democratic, stating that its immediate restoration is necessary. Talking to journalists at his private residence in Birtamod, Jhapa today, Speaker Ghimire expressed the
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling coalition was leading in a key state election Friday, in an early trend seen as a barometer of his popularity and the alliance’s hold over one of the country’s poorest yet most politically influential states. Partial results
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance has set up Focal Unit to make coordination with foreign investors and international development finance institutions more effective. The Unit was established under the International Economic Relations Division under the ministry. The Unit has th
BEIJING: China’s fixed-asset investment went down 1.7 percent year on year in the first 10 months of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Friday.
KATHMANDU: Santosh Pariyar, a leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former Chief Whip of the dissolved House of Representatives, has resigned from the party. The RSP confirmed on Friday through a statement that Pariyar submitted his resignation letter to the Acting Pre
KATHMANDU: The government has classified the people who were injured during the Gen Z protest into four types. Spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, shared that a technical committee formed to classify the injured people has divided them in
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has called on political parties wishing to participate in the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) elections to register. The Commission issued a notice today stating that party registration is open from November 17
KANCHANPUR: Bhakta Bahadur Mahara from Shuklaphanta Municipality-7, Kanchanpur used to work in a furniture workshop two decades ago. When it became difficult to support the family with the earning from that work, he started looking for an alternative. One day, his friend sent a v
Province Chief Dr Karna served for a long time as a professor of Economics at Tribhuvan University. After retiring from there, he has also worked as a member of the National Planning Commission.
KATHMANDU: To mark World Diabetes Day, we examine a city case study to gauge the prevalent Nepali dietary regimen: Sita Khatri, a homemaker residing in Shankhamul, Kathmandu, maintains a lifelong, bi-daily necessity for rice consumption, a deeply ingrained habit. Should she forgo
Earlier in November, flash floods and landslides in a remote area of the restive region, Papua, killed at least 15 people and left eight more missing.
She opined that she was committed to carrying out activities for the welfare of Nepal and Nepalis. On the occasion, Minister Kharel drew the attention of the Nepali Embassy to take initiative for the operation of Nepal Airlines
The Bill to amend District Assembly and District Coordination Committee Operation Act, 2075 and Bill to amend Act related to Facilities of Local Level Office-bearers and Members, 2076 have been registered at the Province Assembly Secretariat.
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology,JagadishKharel has said that his visit to the ‘Seoul AI Smart City Centre’ in South Korea has energized his efforts in the AI sector in Nepal. After touring the ‘Seoul AI Smart City Centre’ operated by the Seoul AI
KATHMANDU: The National Building Code has come into effect. The code came into implementation on Thursday following its publication in the gazette. The Ministry of Urban Development has stated that the code will also serve as a guideline for the construction of underground struct
Similarly, silver has decreased by 60 rupees per tola. The federation has fixed the price of silver at 3,285 rupees per tola for this day.
The apology and retraction came as BBC said it was looking into a report in the Daily Telegraph that its Newsnight program in 2022 had similarly spliced together parts of the same speech by Trump. -
BENGALURU: Seven people were killed after a container truck went out of control and hit several vehicles near Navale Bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway, police and fire officials said. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals, and authorities are working to identify th
Tere Ishk Mein is produced under the banners of Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow Productions. Producers include Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar.
The police emphasized that having these documents on hand would aid in expediting the investigation process. The police have also reached out to local police stations and the District Police Office in Kathmandu to ensure the collection of these documents.
PAKISTAN: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said both suicide bombers involved in the two attacks in the country this week were Afghan nationals, as authorities announced having made several arrests, Al Jazeera reported. Naqvi made the remarks in parliament on Thursda
KATHMANDU: Today marks the celebration of World Diabetes Day, featuring numerous awareness programmes in Nepal and across the globe. This day aims to enhance understanding of the risks, prevention, and treatment options for diabetes. Since 2007, it has been recognized following a
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Friday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 57 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 17 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro has been
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that there is currently no major weather system affecting the country. This afternoon, the department anticipates partly cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, while the rest of the
By Himank Tripathi NEW DELHI: After testing multiple tablets and pads, I have realised one thing: they are not what I used to think they were. Nowadays, there is hardly any major difference between a solid tablet and a laptop. Yes, you may not be able to get the best capabilities
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said it was necessary to give a thought to the practicability of the inter-constituency voting. During a meeting with the stakeholders held at her office in Singha Durbar on Thursday, PM Karki viewed even the Nepalis living abroad deser
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the Nepal Airlines Corporation authorities to bring the engine of the A-320 aircraft, currently in Israel, swiftly to resume operations through the aircraft. Today, during a meeting with the NAC board of directors and managemen
JHAPA: Two inmates, who had fled during the Gen-Z movement, were apprehended today from their residence. According to Khagendra Bahadur Khadka, spokesperson for the District Police Office, the individuals taken into custody are 33-year-old Saroj Paudel from Birtamod Municipality–
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
NEW YORK: Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behaviour. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with genetic variants linked to early adversity. Drugs that block SGK1 could offer
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Closes Week with 1.13 Point G
KATHMANDU: Four foreign ambassadors to Nepal submitted their credentials before President Ramchandra Paudel. According to the President’s Office, the ambassadors from these countries submitted the letters of credence to the President amidst special ceremonies organized separately
KATHMANDU: India and Nepal signed a key amendment to their Treaty of Transit, enabling smoother and broader rail-based trade between the two countries. The agreement was formalized during a bilateral meeting between Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Nepal’s I
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the subordinates to carry out responsibilities as per Gen Z aspiration and demands. PM Karki made such direction during the first quarterly review meeting of the programmes run under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council
WASHINGTON DC: Researchers in Osaka have found that stem cells from fat tissue can repair spinal fractures similar to those caused by osteoporosis. By turning these cells into bone-forming clusters and pairing them with a bone-rebuilding material, rats regained stronger, healthie
HAMILTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he was optimistic that the UN Security Council would finalize a resolution on Gaza that would back an international security force. “We feel optimistic that it’s going to happen,” Rubio told reporters after G7 foreign min
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing the biggest corruption scandal of his six-year presidency, as investigators accuse one of his former business partners of leading a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme, Kyiv Independent reported. The case involves Timur Mindic
Ram Thapa/RSS GANDAKI: Pokhara’s tourism is not limited only to lakes, hilly areas and mountains. Culture and adventure are also the part of tourism here. Nature, culture and adventure are the main foundation of tourism development of Nepal, not only of Pokhara. Pokhara, rich in
KATHMANDU: A total of 25 new industries using electricity through ‘dedicated’ and ‘trunk line’ systems during the load-shedding period have started paying their long-held dues in power tariff. Additionally, 10 industries that had previously begun settling their debts but halted p
BANGKOK: Cambodia on Thursday expressed its “strong condemnation” of the unprovoked shooting by Thai military forces on Cambodian civilians, which it said resulted in “one civilian killed and three others injured, state media reported. The border clash between the forces of the t
KATHMANDU: On the final trading day of the week, Thursday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose slightly by 1.13 points, closing at 2,545.73, a 0.04% increase. Today, 329 companies were traded 50,621 times, with a total of 7,605,584 shares changing hands, amounting to NPR
DHAKA: Bangladeshi judges will issue the hugely anticipated verdict in the crimes against humanity trial of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on November 17, the chief prosecutor said Thursday. Hasina, 78, has defied court orders to return from India to attend her tria
KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal, has said that the government is eager to hand over power to the people’s elected representatives by holding the election on the announced date. Sharing his views on “peace, security, and preparations for the upcoming electio
KATHMANDU: The World Bank (WB) has said that reflecting the recent unrest and heightened political and economic uncertainty, Nepal’s real GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.1 percent in FY26 in the baseline scenario, with a potential range of 1.5 to 2.6 percent. The WB stated t
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) today held discussions with political parties in view of the National Assembly (NA) elections scheduled for January 25, 2026. The National Assembly is the upper house of the Federal Parliament. The discussions, held at the EC Office in Kant
SRINAGAR: India’s Cabinet on Wednesday called this week’s deadly car explosion in the capital a terror attack carried out by “anti-national forces,” though it did not release any new evidence linked to the blast. Earlier Wednesday, authorities said several suspects had been arres
KATHMANDU: The Commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z Movement has barred Chandra Kuber Khapung, who retired as the Inspector General of Police today, from travelling abroad. According to Commission Spokesperson Bigyan Raj Sharma, a meeting of the Commission tod
GULMI: Air service would be provided four days in a week at Resunga airport from today. Chief of Nepal Airlines Corporation Resunga Station, Suman Thapa, said the flights have been resumed regularly for four days from today. The Nepal Airlines had been making flight at Resunga ai
Recalling the security challenges that followed the recent ‘Gen Z Movement,’ he said that the police had ensured there was no security vacuum and were swiftly mobilized in the service of citizens. The prompt restoration of police structures and services, he said, demonstrated the
PORTUGAL: The Nepali Embassy in Portugal has urged Nepalis living in Nepal and different countries in the Middle East to avoid fraud in the name of working visa to Portugal. Issuing a press release on Wednesday evening, the Embassy urged all the bodies concerned to adopt precauti
KATHMANDU: No office, no athletes, and no rink to play the game. This is the lamentable state of the Nepal Ice Hockey Association. After an existence spanning nearly 12 years, the association remains profoundly unable to manifest its foundational purpose. To date, there is no ver
KATHMANDU: Bir Hospital, the country’s oldest medical institution, has begun conducting simultaneous tests for multiple respiratory viruses through its Medical Genetics Laboratory. According to Dr Nilam Thakur, Chief of the Department of Medical Genetics, the new facility allows
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has faced sharp criticism after cancelling the recruitment of music and physical education teachers in primary schools, a move widely seen as a capitulation to pressure from Islamist groups. In an opinion piece published in The Diplomat, jou
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
KATHMANDU: The price of gold has increased by Rs 5,900 per tola in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 250,200 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 244,300 on
TANAHUN: Blacktopping of at least 18-km (two lanes) has been completed on the western section (Pokhara-Jamune) of the Pokhara–Muglin road. One way blacktopping has been completed on 37-km of the 38-km road to this date. According to engineer of the section, Sahanshila Kayastha, t
After the court verdict, Nepal Scouts had sealed the structure and issued another public notice on November 15, 2015. The organization said in its recent statement that the company’s prolonged non-payment had caused irreparable loss to the institution.
HETAUDA: Police have arrested five persons allegedly involved in the incidents of arson and vandalism in course of the Gen Z Uprising during last September 8-9. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at Makwanpur District Police Office, Pushkar Bogati informed that Punam Thakur, 2
The ambassador further stated that Nepal has abundant potentials for hydroelectricity, cultural heritage and human resources for its development, and Korea has expanded its assistance putting these sectors on priority.
GRAP-III entails strict air pollution control measures for “severe” air quality, primarily involving a ban on most non-essential construction and demolition, restrictions on certain vehicles (BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers) and a shift to hybrid or online learning f
A contract of Rs Rs 528.6 million was signed in Chaitra 2077 BS to widen the Lamdhunga-Beni road to 11 meters and pave and blacktop it using asphalt technology.
“The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay,” it added.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rates for Thursday. According to the National Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 141.52 and the selling rate at Rs 142.12. Similarly, the buying rate of one European euro has been fixed
The weather is expected to be generally clear throughout the country tonight.
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that consensus and collaboration was needed at the moment in the country. Receiving a memorandum from the representatives of the ‘Save Citizen Campaign’ led by medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai, he said that the main objective of
JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he received a letter from US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial in three separate corruption cases. Netanyahu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoin
KASKI: The third edition of Enduro International Mountain Bike Competition is going to be organised in Pokhara from November 13. The competition would be organised at Arba-Bijay hill of Pokhara metropolitan city-13, which is at an altitude of 1,360 meters. It will run till Novemb
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Election
CHENGDU: China’s power battery industry maintained robust growth in the first three quarters of the year, with sales surging 48.9 percent year on year to 786 gigawatt-hours (GWh) as the rapid global expansion of new energy vehicles (NEVs) continues to drive demand, an industry co
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Drops 20.56 Points as New Lis
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued a show cause order on the legality of the appointment of Madhesh Province Chief Minister Saroj Yadav and has sought a written response on the same. A single bench of Justice Nityananda Pandey today ordered Chief Minister Yadav to provide a
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has held discussions with Election Commission office-bearers today regarding preparations for the upcoming election of members of the House of Representatives. Commission’s Acting Chief Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, Commissioners Dr Jan
LALITPUR: Nepali scientists have been included in the list of the best scientists of the world. Secretary of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Rabindra Dhakal shared that 31 Nepali scientists have been included in the annual global ranking prepared by the Stanford Un
KATHMANDU: Gokarneshwor Municipality’s health service has been adjudged the best among the 11 local levels in Kathmandu district. This is based on the annual review of the health programs implemented in the last fiscal year 2080/81. The review was done by District Public Health O
SRINAGAR: Indian security agencies have detained several suspects in the disputed Kashmir region as part of their investigation into this week’s deadly car explosion in New Delhi, officials said Wednesday. The blast occurred Monday near the historic Red Fort monument of New Delhi
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has said that Nepal’s participation in the Global ICT Leadership Forum has been highly productive and beneficial. Addressing the 19th Global ICT Leadership Forum held in Seoul, the capital of the
Subash Darnal/ RSS SOLUKHUMBHU: A safer route for Mount Everest expeditions is expected to open by mid-April. The route, originally used by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in the historic 1953 ascent, is gradually being restored. The trail passes throu
DHAKA: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh will announce on Thursday, November 13, the date of its verdict in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, including murder, during the July uprising last year.
KATHMANDU: Sudarshan Khadka has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Koshi Provincial Assembly. Province Chief Parshuram Khapung made the appointment following a recommendation from Speaker Ambar Bahadur Bista. Khadka, 56, who took voluntary retirement from his position as
KATHMANDU: Most of the year I live in Norway, but every time I return to Nepal. I arrive with my luggage and sometimes with my irritation too. Coming back always stirs a mix of feelings: a deep sense of belonging alongside the old frustration that politics here never seems to cha
SINDULI: Two people died and four others were injured in a road accident today at Laxmipur, Dudhauli municipality-4, along the Madan Bhandari Highway. The collision involved three vehicles: one truck and two motorcycles. The deceased have been identified as Ram Kumar Kumar, 34, o
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his two-day state visit to Bhutan, aimed at further strengthening the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Before emplaning for Delhi from Thimp
Kathmandu: On Wednesday, the NEPSE index fell by 20.56 points, closing at 2,544.59. Earlier, on Tuesday, the index had risen by 3.21 points to reach 2,565.16. On Monday, it had declined by 5.80 points, ending at 2,560.29. Despite the drop in the NEPSE index today, trading volume
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KATHMANDU: With the skies clearing up, snow-covered Himalayan peaks have become visible from various parts of the Kathmandu Valley. Usually hidden behind clouds and layers of pollution, the majestic mountains now appear bright and crystal clear. From the valley, one can enjoy pan
KATHMANDU: Paddy production is expected to decrease by five percent as a result of the damage caused to the agricultural sector due to the rains this year. The production of rice is projected to decrease On the basis of the analysis carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and
COLOMBO: Prasanna Ranatunga, who formerly served as Sri Lanka’s minister of tourism and civil aviation, was arrested Wednesday by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The commission said in a statement that Ranatunga was taken into cust
KATHMANDU: Bhim Rawal, who had been conducting the Matrubhumi Jagaran Abhiyan after separating from the CPN-UML, has officially joined the Nepal Communist Party led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda.” On Wednesday afternoon at Paris Danda, the two parties signed a seven-point agre
KATHMANDU: The number of new voters and political parties has been increasing following the announcement on the night of September 12 of a fresh election to the House of Representatives. According to the Election Commission (EC), over 200,000 new voters have been added to the vot
BEIJING: Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 6, 2025, that King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will make a state visit to China from November 13 to 17 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit, marking the 50th anniversary of Thailand-Ch
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has sought details regarding the land and its utilisation under the names of community schools and learning centres The Ministry is going to collect, through the Center for Education and Human Resource Development, deta
In line with the decision to release pending payments to local vendors, the Ministry of Finance will disburse the outstanding funds within 15 days, it is said.
MANILA: The death toll from two recent powerful typhoons that swept across the Philippines has climbed to 259, with millions of people displaced, authorities said on Wednesday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday that Fung-wong,
In another statement, the ministry expressed its deep sorrow and condemnation regarding the explosion in Islamabad, which killed 12 people on Tuesday.
The incident took place during the wee hours when Govinda
KATHMANDU: The government has been suggested that it made corruption control a major agenda. Speakers at a programme organized by the Transparency International Nepal in the federal capital on Tuesday underscored urgency of corruption control and good governance, which they argue
KATHMANDU: When the government unveiled its policy to promote domestic vehicle assembly, allowing parts to be imported and installed locally, consumers were widely optimistic, anticipating a significant reduction in vehicle prices. Yet, nearly a decade later, this promised relief
KATHMANDU: Gold prices in the local market declined slightly on Wednesday, falling by Rs 2,100 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 244,300. On Tuesday, the price of gold was traded at Rs 246,400 per tola.
The National Statistics Office had made the initial projection of 5.2 percent economic growth in the Bagmati Province for the fiscal year, 2081/82BS, but the achievement stood at 3.7 percent.
Through the conciliation, Rs 291 million was recovered in cash while over 40 bighas of land against the ill practice of extortionate money lending in the district, spokesperson Basnet added.
Kunwar expressed worry over the likelihood of capital flight with the closure of industries in the country. According to him, there are 400 thousand members in the NC-affiliated Trade Union.
NEA informed that industry had the outstanding dues of Rs 242.9 million. The payment will be ensured in 28 installments.
DHORPATAN: Once lively with domestic tourists, shepherds, and herds of livestock during the monsoon, Bukipatan has now fallen silent with the arrival of winter. Situated at an altitude of around 4,500 meters above sea level, the area that teemed with activity until early October
WASHINGTON DC: Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, on Wednesday expressed optimism as he takes charge and thanked US President Donald Trump for the opportunity. In a post on X, he said, “Very much looking forward to being the new U.S. Ambassador to India. I’m
A clear weather condition is likely coming night as well.
The jeep was heading to Hapani from Phisling. The injured persons have been sent to Bharatpur for treatment. There were four persons including driver in the jeep.
KANCHANPUR: The third Shuklaphanta industrial and tourism fair kicked off at Jhalari in the district on Tuesday. The fair is organized by Shuklaphanta Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Promotion of local economy, self-sufficiency and contribution to prosperity in Sudurpaschim Pro
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Wednesday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar today is 141 rupees 42 paisa and the selling rate is 142 rupees 02 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro has been set at
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital that killed at least eight people a “conspiracy”, vowing that responsible will face justice. Police are yet to give exact details of what caused Monday’s blast near
BEIJING: Chinese officials ordered the removal of two popular gay dating apps from mobile stores in the country, Apple confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. Same-sex marriage is not legal in China and discrimination remains widespread, with activists saying an effort to suppress LGBTQ exp
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KATHMANDU: Fifty-nine incidents related to violation of press freedom were reported in the last three months, according to the Press Council Nepal. Such number of incidents of violation of press freedom took place from July 17 to October 17. Of these incidents, the highest number
GANDAKI: As many as 246,575 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area from January to October this year. During the period, 146,968 tourists from the South Asian countries and 99,607 tourists from other countries turned up in the area. According to the Annapurna Co
KARNALI: An interaction programme aimed at strengthening intergovernmental ties between the province and local levels began today in Birendranagar, Surkhet. The two-day event, organized by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, was inaugurated by Chief Ministe
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to approve 256 temporary officer-level posts in various agencies under the Ministry of Health and Population. This information was shared by Minister for Communications and Information Technology and Spokesperson of the Government of Nepal, J
KATHMANDU: An organisation called Our Health has created digital health profiles for over 22,000 students from more than 45 schools in the Kathmandu Valley. Similarly, more than 58,000 health records have been securely digitalised. It is stated the organisation developed a techno
MUMBAI: Veteran actor Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after his health worsened on Monday. As soon as the news came out, fans were left worried, with celebrities also rushing to the hospital to visit the actor. Amid the growing concerns, Sunny Deol has s
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki today sought an update on the progress of efforts to reclaim the misappropriated land belonging to the Tribhuvan University. The Prime Minister held discussions with TU Vice Chancellor Prof Deepak Aryal, Rector Prof Khadga KC, and Registrar
KATHMANDU: On Tuesday, the third trading day of the week, the NEPSE index increased by 3.21 points to 2565.16 points. Earlier, in the market on Monday, the NEPSE index decreased by 5.80 points to 2560.29 points. Today, although the NEPSE increased, the trading volume decreased. O
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has administered the oath of office and secrecy to Surendra Labh Karna, the newly-appointed Province Chief of the Madhes Province, at a special ceremony organized at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas today. Vice President Ramsahay Pr
KATHMANDU: The government has made public the decisions of the Council of Ministers meeting held yesterday (Monday). Minister for Communications Jagdish Kharel made public the decisions of the Council of Ministers meeting at a press conference organized at the Ministry of Communi
BANKE: The Shanti Rehabilitation Home, an organization actively working against human trafficking and smuggling, has rescued 399 women and children over the past year. According to District Programme Coordinator Samjhana Chadara, most rescues took place at various checkpoints in
KAVRE: Nestled at the base of a dense green forest, Bhandari village, situated in Ward 9 of Panauti Municipality (then part of the Khopasi Village Development Committee), experienced a profound shift following the political change of 1990. Word quickly spread that a major cement
KATHMANDU: The 141st birth anniversary of Mahaguru Phalgunanda Lingden, the great preacher of the Kirat religion, is being celebrated today with various programmes. Mahaguru Phalgunanda was born in an ordinary family in Ilam on Kattik 25, 1942 BS. He has made a significant contri
JANAKPURDHAM: Newly appointed Chief Minister of Madhes Province, Saroj Kumar Yadav, has said he accepted the post of chief minister for the institutional development of democracy. Organizing a press conference at Janakpurdham today, he clarified that he was appointed as Chief Min
KATHMANDU: A writ petition filed by 74 lawmakers from Madhes Province has been registered against the appointment process of the Chief Minister of Madhes Province. The writ petition filed by 74 lawmakers from Madhes Province was registered in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Krishna
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to neighbouring Bhutan on Tuesday to open a giant hydropower project with the king of the Himalayan nation, where electricity is its key export. Carbon-negative Bhutan has aggressively promoted hydropower projects, earning subst
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) Central Committee meeting is currently underway at the party office in Sanepa. The meeting, which was suspended for three days due to the death of Congress leader and former minister Mohammad Aftab Alam, was held on Tuesday. The meeting is atte
GORKHA: Vehicular movement has been closed along Barpak-Laprak section in Gorkha from today. The road linking Barpak of Barpak Sulikot rural municipality-1 and Laprak of Dharche rural municipality-4 has been closed for two days from today for its upgrading. Chairperson of Dharche
KATHMANDU: Nepthya is returning to Japan after two years for a three-city concert series this month. The tour begins on Thursday, November 13, in Nagoya at the Lives Nagoya. The band then moves to the capital, performing on Tuesday, November 18, at the prestigious Tokyo Dome City
KUALA LUMPUR: The death toll has risen to 12, while a total of 13 people have been rescued after a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank in waters near the Malaysia-Thailand maritime border last week, authorities said on Tuesday. Another five bodies were found over the course
KATHMANDU: The 141st birth anniversary of Mahaguru Phalgunanda Lingden, the great preacher of the Kirat religion, is being celebrated today with various programmes. Mahaguru Phalgunanda was born in an ordinary family in Ilam on Kattik 25, 1942 BS. He has made a significant contri
KATHMANDU: Authorities successfully rescued a leopard from the premises of the Swiss Embassy in Lalitpur. Nepal Police teams from Jawlakhel and Satdobato, the Division Forest Office Lalitpur, and the National Trust for Nature Conservation worked together to safely capture and rel
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has today organised public demonstrations in all 753 municipalities of the country, demanding the reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives. The UML has the programme of holding rallies and corner assemblies in the presence of local leaders
KATHMANDU: The price of gold has increased by Rs 4,900 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 246,400 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 241
CDO Thapaliya informed that now onwards the district authority would take initiative to hold discussion with the Chinese side on the issues of shared concern in Kimathanka area.
A press statement released by Spokesperson at President
MUMBAI: Amid the growing concern regarding Dharmendra’s health, his wife and politician Hema Malini on Monday evening informed fans that the veteran actor is at Breach Candy Hospital for “observation”. “I thank everyone for their concern about Dharam ji who is in hospital for obs
On a different note, Minister Gautam said government was engrossed on holding the election to the House of Representatives as per the mandate it has got. Its major responsibility is to hold the March 5 election in a free and fair atmosphere at any cost, she added.
Assistant Director Wicki reciprocated that Koshi Province has a huge potential in terms of tourism and development. Collective efforts could enhance Nepal
The production will now reduce much after the damage. The paddy seeds rot after the plant nearing harvest time declined to the surface in the wake of rains and storm.
ACHHAM: The inmates in District Jail here have been provided training on production of incense candles. The Office of Cottage and Small Industries in the district organized the week-long training to the prisoners from November 4. Currently, 15 inmates were provided the skills so
HUMLA: The District Election Office, Humla has held an all-side meeting on voting centres for the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives (HoR). Updating voters’ list, voting centre and electoral process were discussed during the meeting organized by the distric
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Tuesday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 62 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 22 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro has been
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has dismissed the habeas corpus writ filed by Kamal Bhusal, popularly known as Nicholas, and instead issued an order in the name of the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate him on bail. A joint bench of Justices Dr Nahakul Subedi and Nripadhwaj Nir
BANGKOK: Thailand announced on Monday it was suspending the implementation of a peace agreement with neighbouring Cambodia after a landmine blast injured two Thai soldiers near the border. The deal, overseen by US President Donald Trump, was meant to secure a lasting end to hosti
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the schedule for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) today. The T20 matches involving franchise-based teams will be held from November 17 at the Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Stadiu
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TAPLEJUNG: A joint border patrol, monitoring, and maintenance operation was carried out along the Nepal–India border in Taplejung and Sikkim. Nepali team led by Chief District Officer Shiva Raj Sedhain, a team of Nepali and Indian security personnel conducted an on-site inspectio
Karki, who has been serving as the head of the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Rani Pokhari, was selected among four contenders: Dr. Manoj KC, Rajan Adhikari, and Siddhi Bikram Shah.
The dismissal comes amid rising controversy after Bhandari, early Monday morning, appointed Saroj Kumar Yadav as Chief Minister during a pre-dawn ceremony in a hotel — a step that triggered widespread criticism from multiple sides.
KATHMANDU: Leaders and cadres of the CPN (Unified Socialist) including Ram Kumari Jhankri and Kisan Shrestha have returned to the CPN (UML) today. At an event held at City Hall today, CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli welcomed leader Jhankri and Kisan Shrestha to the UML. UML Chair O
KATHMANDU: The recent controversial actions by Madhesh Province Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal and Province Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari have precipitated significant political chaos across the province. The appointment of Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), abbrevi
KANO: Clashes between rival jihadist factions in northeast Nigeria have claimed some 200 lives in the restive Lake Chad area, intelligence, militia and jihadist sources told AFP Monday. Fighting between Boko Haram and rival militants from the Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) gro
KATHMANDU: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a chargesheet against eight people, including the then Chief Administrative Officer of Tripurasundari Municipality in Dolpa, at the special court today. The CIAA filed a chargesheet against the the
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday it has approved a 100-million-U.S.-dollar financing package to help Sri Lanka strengthen macroeconomic stability and achieve sustainable growth. The ADB said the program will focus on improving public expenditure management, bo
BHAIRAHAWA: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu was affected for nearly five hours due to technical hitches- airfield lighting- on Saturday. It prompted the Korean Air and the Fly Dubai to divert their flights to Delhi and Lucknow respectively. At a time when t
JHAPA: Police have nabbed two youths of Chulachuli in Ilam on the charge of involvement in torching and vandalizing the Area Police Office, Damak, during September 8-9 Gen Z protest. They are Nakul Adhikari, 22, of Chulachuli rural municipality-3 and Riyaz Silwal, 19, of Chulachu
JANAKPURDHAM: Nepali Congress Madhes province parliamentary party leader, Krishna Prasad Yadav, has said the party would file a case at the Supreme Court, arguing the appointment process of new Chief Minister was illegal. Talking briefly to media persons at a protest programme or
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Prakash Man Singh has said that the party would participate in the election scheduled for March 5, 2026, and it was irrelevant to press for a special general convention at present. Speaking at a programme organized at Shobha Bhagawati to mar
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined on Monday along with the total transaction amount. Compared to the previous trading day, the NEPSE index fell by 5.80 points, closing at 2,560 points. At the beginning of the trading session, the market had shown a positi
DARCHULA: A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Darchula district on Monday afternoon. According to the National Seismological Centre, the tremor occurred at 2:43 PM, with its epicenter located in Gokuleshwar. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received so far.
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has consulted its former office-bearers and former secretaries in view of the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. The EC consulted them at its Kantipath-based central office today with an objective of le
MUSTANG: Home Secretary Rameshwor Dangal and Director General of the Department of Immigration, Ramchandra Tiwari, recently visited the Korala Check Point along the Nepal-China border in Mustang. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an inspection and study of the area. Logheka
JANAKPURDHAM: Madhes Province capital, Janakpurdham, has witnessed tension running high after the opposition political parties protested the sudden appointment of Chief Minister (CM). New CM, Saroj Kumar Yadav, is scheduled to take oath of office and secrecy today. As the oath-ta
QUITO: Authorities said at least 27 inmates were found dead by asphyxiation Sunday afternoon at an Ecuadoran prison where an armed riot left four others dead and dozens injured in the morning. In a statement, prison authorities said the 27 individuals found dead at the Machala pr
NEW DELHI: A thick layer of smog enveloped India’s capital Monday, filling the air with an acrid smell as pollution levels surged and worsening a public health crisis that has prompted its residents to take the streets to protest and demand government action. By Monday morning, N
Achyut Regmi/RSS KATHMANDU: The installation of free WiFi service at New Bus Park, Gongabu has elated the people leaving the Kathmandu Valley for different parts of the country by bus. Chandra KC, who arrived at New Bus Park to purchase a ticket for his travel to Gulmi, said, “Th
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KATHMANDU: The price of gold in the Nepali market increased on Monday. Today, gold rose by Rs. 2,900 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, the price of gold, which was traded at Rs. 238,600 per tola on Sunday, is now being traded at
TANAHUN: The Turture–Chambas stretch of the Dumre–Besisahar road in Bhanu Municipality, Tanahun has been closed for six hours each day beginning today. The closure, which will continue from November 9 to November 21, is required for the ongoing road widening works up to the Dhuku
KATHMANDU: When Tul Prasad Biswakarma (Rajesh) of Rupandehi was elected to the National Assembly from the Rastriya Janamorcha in January 2022, he had to relocate to Kathmandu. Seeking accommodation near the Federal Parliament building in Naya Baneshwor and its vicinity, he found
KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) has published the results of the Grade 12 supplementary (make-up) examination on Sunday. According to the board, out of a total of 104,026 examinees, 76,367 students — that is, 73.41 percent — have obtained grades. The examination w
KATHMANDU: Gagan Kumar Thapa, the General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, has asserted that the forthcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election on Falgun 21 (March 5) will steer the constitution in the right direction. He came with the view today via social media, emphasizi
KATHMANDU: The violent incidents and arson during the Gen Z protest caused extensive damage to courts and police offices across the country. Critical records, including case files, were reduced to ashes, leaving lasting repercussions for litigants and service seekers. The destruc
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Red Cross Society, with financial backing from the Chinese Red Cross Society, has built a central warehouse in Bhaktapur. The construction, which cost approximately Rs 120 million, will house vital non-food supplies, including ‘dignity kits’ for women and chi
WASHINGTON: On the 40th day of the most extended government shutdown in US history, senators returned from recess Sunday for a rare weekend session, preparing to vote on whether to advance a House-passed spending bill aimed at reopening the government. The Senate needs 60 votes t
MYAGDI: The initiative to upgrade the Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road, which links the centre of Dhawalagiri Rural Municipality, Muna, in Myagdi, is now underway. A project to pave the road connecting Darbang, the hub of Malika Rural Municipality, with Muna, the centre of Dhawalagiri
DHANUSHA: Saroj Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Madhesh Province. Province Chief Sumitra Subedi appointed Yadav, the leader of the CPN (UML) Madhesh Province Parliamentary Party, as the Chief Minister in accordance with Article 168(3) of the Constitution.
PAKISTAN: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Pakistan in the early hours of Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 90 kilometres at 02:42 AM. Earlier on November 1, an earthquake of magnitude
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs. 141.56, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 142.16. Similarly, the buying and selling rates for one Euro
KARNALI: The ‘Global Hunger Index–2025’ report has been unveiled in Karnali. Binod Kumar Shah, the Minister for Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperatives of the Karnali Province, released the report. During the event held in Surkhet Birendranagar, organized by Local Initiati
KATHMANDU: Today marks the 111th birth anniversary of Ganeshman Singh, the esteemed leader of the 2046 BS People’s Movement, celebrated through various events. Singh, a symbol of sacrifice and bravery in Nepali politics, became a focal point of loyalty for many. Following the tri
CHINA: China’s Ministry of Commerce on Sunday announced that it will temporarily suspend part of its export control measures on certain dual-use items to the United States, including key materials such as gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials, Xinhua reported. Acc
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s leading internet service provider, WorldLink Communications Limited, has officially launched its next-generation Wi-Fi technology, WorldLink 6G, in a special ceremony held at Hotel Marriott, Naxal. The company claims that the new 6G Wi-Fi technology offers 40 p
KATHMANDU: A delegation that included four members of the first Constituent Assembly (2008–2012) called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, demanding a legal guarantee of 50 percent women’s candidacy in the upcoming election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Former parliamentar
KATHMANDU: Dr Govinda KC has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, demanding reform in medical education. Orthopedic surgeon Dr KC met PM Karki at the latter’s office in Singha Durbar on Sunday. Even the Home Minister, Education Minister, Health Minister, and Vi
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has urged the authorities not to impose restrictions on his movement and passport, nor prohibit the peaceful demonstration planned by the Youth Association Nepal, the party’s youth wing. Addressing the third meeting of the YAN Central Comm
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DHULIKHEL: Chairperson of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has expressed worry over the targets made on industries during the protest. It was wrong that industries and individual property were looted, vandalized and tor
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Falls by 30.02 Points The Nep
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has reopened and intensified the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam following the arrest of a new fugitive middleman. High-level CIB officials confirmed to Nepal News that the probe has been “relaunched
KATHMANDU: Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal on Sunday. During the meeting, the two discussed matters related to peace and security for the election announced for March 5, 2026. At the meeting held at the Ministr
ISLAMABAD: Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the sides trading blame for the breakdown in negotiations aimed at easing border tensions and upholding a fragile ceasefire, officials said Saturday. Tensions have escalated in
KATHMANDU: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has urged teachers and employees of educational institutions to maintain a non-political nature. In a press statement issued Sunday, the Minister said while teachers have the right to form trade unions for co
TOKYO: Japan issued a tsunami advisory Sunday after an offshore 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck a northern Pacific region. The quake struck around 5:03 pm (0803 GMT) in waters off Iwate, prompting the advisory for a possible tsunami up to one metre (three feet) high, the Japan Me
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has prohibited the burning of waste and plastic materials within the metropolis. The Environment Department of KMC has stated that this prohibition aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of air pollution on both the environment a
DAMASCUS: Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on Saturday for a landmark official visit, his country’s state news agency reported, a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist. Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has underscored the necessity for public service broadcasting to be of high quality, reliable, and effective. During the first anniversary celebration of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Nepal an
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the role of the media will be important in creating an environment for the elections. He also stated that the role of the media will be vital in making the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026 successful,
KATHMANDU: For the past several years, people had been saying that Kathmandu was becoming stifling and congested, making it difficult to breathe. Smoke, dust, endless road expansion, and various reasons like fires had started to completely cover the sky over this valley. The peak
KATHMANDU: The bodies of two Indian citizens—52-year-old Jignesh Kumar Lallu Bhai Patel and 17-year-old Priyansa Kumari Patel—who had been missing since October 20, were recovered by the Armed Police Force. The pair had left Gyalsen Hotel in Manang’s Ngisyang Rural Municipality–4
BIRATNAGAR: The Agriculture Development Directorate in Biratnagar has stated that persistent rain has resulted in damage to paddy crop worth Rs 2.5 billion in Koshi Province. The region experienced continuous rainfall during the third week of October. This relentless precipitatio
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 30.02 points on Sunday. During today’s trading, shares worth Rs 4.90 billion were transacted, causing the NEPSE index to drop to 2,566.09 points. Along with the index, NEPSE’s market capitalization fell by 1.15 percent. In t
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel officially inaugurated NTV World, the English-language television channel under Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Nepal, on the occasion of PSB’s first anniversary. The inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday at the PSB Nepal Television pre
KATHMANDU: The Prime Minister’s Office has instructed facilitation of revenue payments for the dedicated trunk line. It has directed the Ministry of Energy and the Nepal Electricity Authority to listen to industrialists’ reviews. The directive is based on discussions between the
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KATHMANDU: With just seven days remaining to register names in the voter list for the House of Representatives election scheduled on March 5 next year, there has been enthusiastic public participation at the District Election Office in Kathmandu. Although there was a brief crowd
KATHMANDU: The K-Food Programme organized at the initiatives of students who had previously gained work experience in Korea and returned to Nepal concluded today. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of students receiving scholarships from the Korean government and who re
KABUL: The third round of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul collapsed without agreement. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on November 8 blamed Islamabad for an irresponsible approach, accusing Pakistan of attempting to offload its security responsibilities onto
KATHMANDU: Boris Lissanevitch (October 4, 1905–October 20, 1985) is associated with various identities: ballet dancer, hotel entrepreneur, and tourism pioneer, among others. But his identity in Nepal is deeper and historical. Having escaped the Russian Revolution and travelled th
Currently, the printing machines, including the internal revenue stickers that have been organized at the center, will be cleaned, reinstalled, and brought into full operation, a process expected to take six months.
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said that the main question before the party now is whether or not to hold the Special General Convention, which has been formally demanded by 54 percent of the convention representatives. Through a post on so
However, after two Maoist Centre members rebelled during a confidence vote that Sonal had proposed on Saturday, he announced his resignation in line with constitutional procedures.
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel officially inaugurated NTV World, the English-language television channel under Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Nepal, on the occasion of PSB’s first anniversary. The inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday at the PSB Nepal Television pre
KATHMANDU: Air pollution is rising sharply in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal, with forecasts indicating further increases. As of 9 a.m. today, Surkhet recorded the highest level at 170 PPM, followed by Bhaktapur (132 PPM), Deukhuri in Dang (124 PPM), Shankh Park, Kathm
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Some inscriptions conveyed anger against political leaders, while others honored the martyrs and called for the building of a new Nepal.
KATHMANDU: “Save the Motherland” campaign leader Durga Prasai on Sunday vowed to stop Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah’s plan to demolish the Manohara squatter settlement. Speaking at a rally, Prasai accused Balen and KMC’s police head Raju Pandey of targeting t
Similarly, the price of silver has declined today. The Federation has stated that silver is being bought and sold at Rs 3,150 per tola, down by Rs 5.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to withdraw Rs 30 billion from the banking system today (Sunday) to curb rising liquidity. Funds will be absorbed for 84 days through the Deposit Collection Instrument, following last week’s withdrawal of Rs 40 billion for 175 days. E
KATHMANDU: While the debate over the House of Representatives (HoR) election for March 5 continues, the Election Commission must conduct the National Assembly (NA) election beforehand. The term of 19 NA members elected in 2020 is ending in March. Out of the 19 individuals, one is
LOSBON: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday to protest proposed labor laws they say threaten workers’ rights. The centre-right government aims to make it easier for employers to fire staff, outsource work, and limit certain compassionate
He further expressed commitment to fulfilling the responsibility of guiding the country toward resolution through elections, step by step, along the path of good governance.
Following the match against the UAE, the Hong Kong Sixes shared a farewell video of Sharad Vesawkar on their official Facebook page.
The police have taken the bus driver, Sujay Kumar Singh, 33, of Ramgopalpur Municipality-6, Mahottari, under control and further investigation is underway.
Following this defeat, Nepal’s campaign in this season’s Hong Kong Sixes has come to an end.
PARSA: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr Madan Prasad Pariyar has said that an online system is going to be established to distribute the government-subsidized chemical fertilizer a farmer-friendly manner. During an inspection of government offices related to
SIMKOT: The temperature in Hilsa, Ward No. 5 of Namkha Rural Municipality along the Nepal-China border, has dropped to minus eight degrees Celsius. The cold intensified in the Hilsa area following snowfall in the Nara region a few days ago. Despite no snowfall this year, daytime
KATHMANDU: The Policy Research Institute (PRI) is finalizing its study on granting voting rights to Nepali citizens living abroad for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 next year. The institute plans to submit its findings to the government next
KATHMANDU: Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) Nepal is set to launch NTV World later today (November 9), introducing a dedicated English-language channel aimed at taking Nepal’s voice to the global stage. President Ramchandra Paudel will formally inaugurate the channel during a ce
GORKHA: Seventeen people, including the driver, were injured in a microbus accident at Ghumtimod in Siranchowk Rural Municipality-4, Chorkate, Gorkha. According to Rajkumar Shrestha, Information Officer at the District Police Office and Deputy Superintendent of Police, the microb
Hilly areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces will remain partly cloudy, while the rest of the country will experience mainly clear skies, according to the DHM.
The meeting also demanded an impartial investigation into the case filed against Party President Rabi Lamichhane, stating that the case was motivated by political revenge.
As of Saturday afternoon, arrivals were delayed by an average of more than four hours, while departures faced average delays of 1.5 hours, according to FAA data.
KATHMANDU: The newly formed Nepali Communist Party has announced a series of important decisions aimed at strengthening internal organization and public outreach. According to a press note issued by party spokesperson Agni Prasad Sapkota, the meeting emphasized making future part
In summer, when the snow melts and grass starts to grow again, livestock are taken back to temporary sheds in the high pastures, generally located above 4,000 meters, Hirachan added.
KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) resumed operations at 9:36 pm on Saturday after a four-hour closure caused by a technical fault in the runway’s airfield lighting system. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Director General Pradeep Adhikari told Nepal News th
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Speaking at an FNCCI economic event on Saturday, Aryal said 9,521 of 14,549 escaped prisoners have already returned, while 5,105 remain at large.
KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan International Airport resumed operations a few minutes ago after being temporarily closed due to a short circuit in its runway electrical system. The technical issue, which emerged over four hours ago, had forced the suspension of all landings and takeoffs, d
According to NEA data, Nepal exported 2.38 billion units of electricity last year while importing 1.68 billion units from India.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents all major economic and financial developments in one place. Here is today’s economic update, market movements, and industry news at a glance: PM Karki Urges Shift from Remittance Dependence, Vows Rapid Reforms to Boost Production and Jobs: Prime Min
Due to the lighting failure, several flights were diverted. A Buddha Air flight from Janakpur was forced to return, while another Buddha Air aircraft from Surkhet was redirected to Pokhara.
JHAPA: Armed Police Force (APF) Football Club secured a thrilling victory to reach the final of the LVD Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup after defeating Tribhuvan Army Football Club 4–2 in a tiebreaker. With this win, APF has set up an all-departmental final clash against Nepal Police Club
“Through this act, Nepal Trust—and by extension, the nation—suffered long-term financial losses, and it is alleged that former officials, government employees, and others gained unlawful benefits from this,” said Shrestha.
The movement, she said, has also made it clear that honest entrepreneurs should not be harassed and that those manipulating policies for personal gain will no longer be protected.
However, before the vote could take place, Sonal walked out of the assembly after it became clear that he would not receive the required support.
KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals has completed the Trophy Tour under the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Accompanied by thousands of supporters, the Royals took the NPL trophy across various religious and tourist destinations in Sudurpaschim Province. The two-day
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress central committee member Sarita Prasain has expressed disappointment over the party’s central committee meetings that have been ongoing for nearly a month without concluding whether they are regular or special conventions. Speaking at the party’s ongoin
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has decided to observe three days of mourning following the death of former minister Aftab Alam. In an emergency meeting held on Saturday, the party’s Central Working Committee resolved that from November 8 to 10, the flags at the party’s central, p
KATHMANDU: Genese Solution, a UK-based IT consulting and cybersecurity firm, organised a Tech Job Enablement IT workshop in collaboration with Kageshwori Manahara Municipality on Friday. At the event, Bhim Dhakal, Executive Director of Genese Solution, encouraged local youth to j
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai has emphasized that he wants the party to be civilized, polite, and cultured. He highlighted the need to build a UML that embraces revolutionary ideas, a dynamic organization, and a people-oriented approach. On social media, Bhattar
This is the third consecutive defeat that Nepal has suffered in the tournament so far. Prior to this, Nepal lost to South Africa by 4 wickets and to Afghanistan by 17 runs.
The vehicle fell into the Bhuji river about 60 meters below the Burtibang-Dhorpatan road, shared Police Inspector Manandhar.
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KATHMANDU:Following the vandalism during the Gen Z movement on September 9, the Chandragiri Cable Car and Bhaleshwar Temple—closed for two months—have resumed operations. After completing reconstruction and maintenance, the cable car service and temple area were reopened to the p
In bowling, Rasid Khan led the attack with three wickets, while Basir Ahmad took two and Rupesh Singh claimed one wicket to complete Nepal’s dominant win.
TURKIYE: Turkiye has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other top Israeli officials on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity related to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza since October 2023. According to a statement released on Friday
KATHMANDU: Insurance companies in Nepal have received compensation claims totaling Rs 3.78 billion for damages caused by the floods and landslides that occurred in October. The continuous rainfall from October 3 to 5 resulted in significant loss of life and property across severa
The meeting has been called to adopt a condolence motion following the death of Nepali Congress leader Mohammad Aftab Alam, who passed away early this morning at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) Hospital.
KATHMANDU: Mayor of Chandragiri Municipality Ghanashyam Giri and German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz held a meeting on Friday. On the occasion, the two discussed about the Maternity & Gynecology Specialized Hospital to be constructed in Chandragiri-4, Thankot with the finan
Transport vehicles and their spare parts imports amounted to Rs 10.12 billion, according to the Birgunj Customs Office.
KATHMANDU: Mayor of Chandragiri Municipality Ghanashyam Giri and German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz held a meeting on Friday. On the occasion, the two discussed about the Maternity & Gynecology Specialized Hospital to be constructed in Chandragiri-4, Thankot with the finan
BESISAHARA: Two people died in a jeep accident in Lamjung. Last night, a Bolero jeep bearing registration number Ba 8 Cha 3731, which was carrying cement from Khudi, Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-3 to Naiche, Marsyangdi Rural Municipality-6 for the Hidi Khola Hydropower project,
KATHMANDU: In 1995, I was working in a garment factory in Los Angeles, America. One day, the factory owner joked, “You claim to be a close friend of Akshay Kumar. He is coming here tomorrow and doing a show at the Shrine Auditorium. And you don’t even know it.” After hearing the
KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress lawmaker Mohammad Aftab Alam has passed away. He died at 2:58 AM while undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), where he had been admitted since last week of October. Alam, aged 63, died during treatment.He had been placed on a ve
KATHMANDU: The nationwide compilation of the voter list for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections is currently underway. According to Election Commission spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, the voter registration process has been progressing with remarkable pub
KATHMANDU: Actress Mira Khadka, who started her acting career with short films like Sambandhak and Can I Hold Your Hands?, was seen in a lead role in the film Taraharu. Recently, she has also been featured in a lead role in the web series Jodi No. 1, directed by Siddhartha Pudasa
Nepal will play two Bowl League matches later today and face the UAE tomorrow. The top two teams from the Bowl League will qualify for the Bowl Final.
KATHMANDU: Koteshwor, Sunday, November 2. A bus belonging to Kantipur Engineering College caused a brief traffic obstruction at Koteshwor after it broke down and failed to start. Soon after, traffic police—who had been less visible on the streets since the Gen Z protests of Septe
After being released from jail, Bharat Shumsher
KATHMANDU: Some innings in cricket history transcend the scoreboard, leaving an imprint on the game itself. As the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) approaches, teams have launched an active campaign to recruit key players. Among them is Janakpur Bolts’ batsman Lah
Similarly, tonight the weather will remain mostly clear throughout the country, with partial cloud cover over the hilly areas of Koshi Province.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 56 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 142 rupees 16 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European
Direction/Story: Upendra Subba Cast: Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Bijay Baral, Prem Subba, Pushkar Gurung, Anil Subba, Richa Sharma, Rekha Limbu, and others Cinematography: Sanjay Lama Editing: Nimesh Shrestha Producers : Rambabu Gurung, Madhu Mijar, and Jiwan Gurung Story/Screenp
When I arrived in Paro, Bhutan, to serve as an analyst for Paro Football Club during their AFC Challenge League 2025/26 campaign, I expected to learn about the team, the league, and the competition. What I did not expect was to witness one of the most thoughtfully built football
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has refused to issue an interim order on the writ petition filed by Hitendra Dev Shakya, challenging the government’s decision to remove him from the position of Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). A joint bench of Justices Ab
SURKHET: Finnish Ambassador to Nepal, Petri Puhakka, visited Mid-Western University in Surkhet on Friday. This marked his first university visit in Nepal since his arrival. During the visit, Ambassador Puhakka held discussions with university officials and expressed his enthusias
MYAGDI: The ‘Maurice Herzog’ Trail leading to the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) has reopened. The 8,091-meter high Annapurna peak and its base camp are located within the geographical area of Annapurna Rural Municipality-4, Myagdi. The local administration and Annapurna Rural Municip
BIRTAMODE: The departmental team Nepal Police Club has reached the final of the Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup. Police secured their spot in the final by defeating Sankata Football Club 2–0 in the first semi-final, which concluded on Friday at the Dudhe Stadium in Shivasatakshi. The firs
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KATHMANDU: Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav,’ General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal; Ghanshyam Bhusal, General Secretary of the erstwhile CPN (Unified Socialist); and Janardan Sharma ‘Prabhakar’ of the Progressive National Campaign have announced a political collaboration.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Profit of Nepal’s Banking Sector De
BRAZIL: India’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, represented Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Leaders’ Summit held ahead of the COP30 Climate Conference in Belem, Brazil, the Indian Embassy said. The Heads of State Summit will conclude on November 7. This summit aims
BIRENDRA RAMAN JANAKPUR: The impact of the dissolution of the Federal Parliament’s House of Representatives following the Gen Z protest has also fallen upon Madhes Province. The activity of the Provincial Assembly has also become slow. The Madhes Provincial Assembly meeting has o
KATHMANDU: The 14th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) Nepal 2025 is set to return this November with an extensive lineup of European and Nepali films celebrating creativity, diversity, and cross-cultural storytelling. The festival will take place in Kathmandu from 14 to 16 Nove
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on new and eligible voters across Nepal to register their names and actively participate in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that the foundation of a democratic society lies in citizens’ awareness and responsible use of voting
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that democracy strengthens through dialogue, not conflict. During a meeting with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chair and Vice-Chair of the National Assembly, and Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the
NEPALGUNJ: A state-of-the-art terminal building has been constructed at Nepalgunj Airport in western Nepal. The building, completed ahead of the scheduled time, will be handed over to the Nepalgunj Airport Terminal Building Project in a few days. Director General of the Civil Avi
MALANGWA: The Nepal–India border points in several districts, including Sarlahi, Mahottari, and Rautahat, will remain closed for three days as India’s Bihar state holds the second phase of its Assembly elections. Authorities said the 72-hour border shutdown aims to ensure effecti
KATHMANDU: Sandeep Pun ‘Shaheed’, a leader from the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has urged the Election Commission to retain the party’s name, flag, guiding principles, and election symbol. The majority of the Maoist Centre recently merged with other partie
KATHMANDU: A joint meeting of officials from the Federal Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies was held on Friday at Singha Durbar. The meeting was convened at the call of Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire, according to the Secretariat of National Assembly Chair Narayan Dahal. During th
LALITPUR: The Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) officially inaugurated the Tigg NAS-IT Expo 2025 today, November 7, 2025, at Heritage Garden, Sanepa, Lalitpur. The two-day event, Nepal’s largest technology and innovation exhibition, is held under t
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal emphasized the need for coordination among relevant agencies to address weaknesses in revenue collection and prevent leakage. He made the remarks during a meeting of the Revenue Leakage Control Coordination Committee held on Fri
JANAKPURDHAM: Construction of three overhead bridges has been initiated on the Janakpur-Dhalkebar six-lane road to reduce road accidents and to manage traffic. Engineer Ujjwal Jha of the Road Division Office Janakpurdham, said the overhead bridges will be constructed at a cost of
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli said his party will not support any regressive actions. Speaking at a UML program, Oli described post-Gen Z movement changes as “shock-led” retrogression and denied UML’s involvement. He criticized actions like undermining the constitut
BANEPA: The government has started printing driving licenses using its own printing machines. The Security Printing Center under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT) began the printing process today. Minister for Communication and Information Technolog
MUSTANG: The Mustang-Dolpa road has been impassable for the last 10 days due to accumulation of snow on the road following heavy snowfall. The Road Division Office in Mustang has expanded the Mustang–Dolpa road from Pakling in Mustang through Sangta village to Chhuksam in Dolpa.
CHITWAN: Acting President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dol Prasad Aryal, has acknowledged that problems within the party have grown because he has been unable to establish his own core values within the organization. Aryal made the remarks on Friday while addressing an
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court will resume full operations from November 17, 2025. Following the arson incident during the Gen Z protest on September 9, the court had been providing only partial services. In a full meeting held on Thursday, the Supreme Court decided to resume regul
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Farmers in Kirtipur are currently busy drying and collecting their rice. The rice, planted from mid-June to mid-July, is now ready for harvest. Due to seasonal disruptions caused by Cyclone Montha and western winds, the harvest was slightly delayed. Farmers are now actively engag
Gautam concluded that following this path is essential to revive the idea that Nepali Congress is a party for all Nepalis.
Discussions are focused on the upcoming general elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, along with other shared issues between the federal and provincial legislatures.
KATHMANDU: Two new Nepali films, Jaari 2 and Man Binako Dhan, were released across Nepal on Friday, joining existing titles like last week’s Paran and new Hindi and English releases. Jaari 2, directed by Upendra Subba and released with about 200 shows, is the sequel to the hit fi
PHILIPPINES: Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures released by both countries. The storm is now moving westward toward Cambodia and Laos after barrelling through central Vietnam on Thursday with win
He argued that the Nepali Congress must become united, serious, responsible, and disciplined, placing the nation, people, and democracy above all other interests.
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s banking sector reported a 18.78% decline in profits for the first quarter of FY 2025/26, totaling Rs 13.15 billion compared to Rs 16.18 billion last year. The drop is attributed to high liquidity and loan recovery challenges, with 15 of 20 banks posting lower p
The two-day session will feature presentations from key leaders: Acting President DP Aryal will present the political report, Vice President Swarnim Wagle will introduce the draft of the party’s election manifesto, and General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti will table the proposal
KATHMANDU: Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam held a courtesy meeting with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nepal, Udo Eugen Völz. According to the Ministry, the meeting, held on Thursday at the Ministry, focused on strengthening and making
DELHI: Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were thrown into chaos on Friday morning after a major technical failure disrupted the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, delaying more than 100 flights and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The
Musk already owns 13% of Tesla, and previous pay packages tied to performance had been rejected by a Delaware judge over concerns about board conflicts. The Delaware Supreme Court is now reviewing that case.
PM Karki also reminded citizens that the upcoming elections are scheduled for March 5 next year and urged everyone to complete their voter registration before the deadline to participate in the electoral process.
KATHMANDU: Gold prices in the Nepali market saw a modest increase on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose by Rs 600 per tola (11.66 grams) compared to the previous day. The association reported that the price of
The meeting, held at Dahal’s residence in Hattiban, focused on the country’s current political situation, national and international developments, and issues related to communist unity.
Nepal’s bowler Rashid Khan performed excellently, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs in 2 overs. Lokesh Bam claimed 1 wicket.
Yesterday, Sharma also met with former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to discuss forming an alternative political force.
Prachanda, the Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), assigned him the responsibility of Deputy General Secretary in 2022. However, he rejected that responsibility. Before that, he was a claimant for the position of General Secretary. Prachanda had appointed Dev Gurung as the Gener
Tribeni Synthetic is entitled to pay at least Rs 43.983 million in power tariff dues to the state-owned Nepal. As per the latest agreement, the Industry will pay all its dues divided into 28 installments.
He added that the outdated model cannot perform many scans required today, forcing patients to seek services elsewhere even before it broke down.
The Ministry stated that constructing cross-border transmission lines has been prioritized to ensure market access for electricity generated by ongoing and upcoming hydropower projects in Nepal.
The extended meeting is seen as a key step in shaping RSP’s roadmap for future elections and national politics.
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has recommended that the government mobilize all four security agencies—including the Nepal Army—under a unified security plan to ensure a safe and secure environment for the upcoming elections. Political parties have repeatedly urged both the g
KATHMANDU: A high-level study and recommendation committee formed to reform Nepal’s civil aviation sector has advised the government to split Nepal Airlines Corporation into three separate bodies. The committee, chaired by Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Anil Kumar Sinha
If the railway service is extended from Rupaidiha through Nepalgunj to Kohalpur, the residents of Nepalgunj and Western Nepal will benefit further.
BIRGUNJ: Exports through the Birgunj customs point have increased compared to the same period last fiscal year. According to Chief Customs Administrator Bishnu Prasad Gyawali, goods worth Rs 26.59 billion were exported in the first three months of the current fiscal year. During
HONG KONG: Nepal will take on Afghanistan today in the Hong Kong Super Sixes Cricket Tournament. The competition will begin at 8:45 AM (local time) on Friday at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, Hong Kong. Nepal has already announced its squad for the event under the captaincy
The APF stated that a standing order governing conduct during meetings with diplomatic missions and political leaders has been approved and enforced, mandating full compliance from all personnel.
KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management will begin printing driver’s licenses from Friday. The process will take place at the Security Printing Center in Kavre. In the first phase, around 500 licenses will be printed daily, with a total of 1.2 million licenses planned f
Tonight, partial cloudiness will persist in the hilly parts of Koshi Province, while most other regions will see clear skies, the Division added.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Friday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 49 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 09 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro has been
BELEM: World leaders sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for rejecting climate science ahead of the COP30 climate summit, held in the Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil. Trump, who chose not to attend the meeting, was labelled a “liar” by the presidents of Colombia and Ch
DARCHULA: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Darchula’s Tawaghat area at 10:40 p.m. last night. According to the National Seismological Centre, tremors were felt in Darchula district of Nepal and adjoining border areas of India. No reports of damage or casual
The devastating flood in June 2021, had destroyed homes, farms, and infrastructure along the Melamchi River corridor.
KABUL: Opium cultivation in Afghanistan dropped by 20 percent in 2025, the United Nations said on Thursday, while warning of a simultaneous surge in synthetic drug production and trafficking. The Taliban authorities banned opium poppy cultivation nationwide in 2022, the year afte
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KATHMANDU: Nepal has been ranked first globally in “nature connectedness,” according to a new international study examining human bonds with the natural environment. The research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 countries, found that individuals in Nepal report the stronge
Jit Bahadur KC was hailed after winning the bronze medal at the first Asian Athletics Championships in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, in 1973. Upon his arrival in Kathmandu from Manila, the then Prime Minister Nagendra Prasad Rijal himself went to Tribhuvan International
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army commemorated United Nations (UN) Day by organizing a special program at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Center in Panchkhal. The event was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel, the Defence Secretary, heads of all security agen
KATHMANDU: Nepal has been ranked first globally in “nature connectedness,” according to a new international study examining human bonds with the natural environment. The research, which surveyed 57,000 people across 61 countries, found that individuals in Nepal report the stronge
KATHMANDU: The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) held an interactive meeting with the World Bank Group’s Country Private Sector Diagnostic Study (CPDS) team in Kathmandu on Thursday. During the session, HAN President Mr. Binayak Shah highlighted major issues concerning investment in
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Falls by 11.29 Points Amid Rs
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed her commitment to holding the upcoming elections in a peaceful and fear-free environment. On Thursday, she met with a delegation from the ASEAN Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and informed them of the government’s dedicat
DHAKA: Violence broke out in several places during the campaign for the upcoming national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh in February 2026. A candidate nominated from the BNP was shot in Chittagong during the election campaign. Another candidate in Comilla has alleged that
KATHMANDU: The Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) has said arrangement of Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) card should be made mandatory for the foreign tourists going on trekking so that impact of natural risks to them could be minimized. Issuing a press
MUGLIN: A dry landslide occurred near Jalbire along the Muglin–Narayangadh road section on Thursday evening, partially obstructing traffic toward Narayangadh. According to the Bharatpur Road Division, the incident took place around 5:10 p.m., resulting in one-way traffic movement
BIRTAMOD: Tribhuvan Army Football Club secured their place in the semifinals of the Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup with a commanding 6–0 victory over RS Pokhara FC in the final quarterfinal match held Thursday at Dudhe Stadium. From the very start, Army dominated ball possession and pres
KABUL: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has announced that it has suspended all its services for migrants at the Islam Qala border in Herat province due to the restriction on the work of its female staff at this crossing, Tolo News reported. UNAMA furt
KATHMANDU: UML Chair and former PM KP Sharma Oli accused the government of dissolving the House of Representatives to run the country under anarchy. Speaking to party members at his Bhaktapur residence, Oli said the government had no authority to make such a move and President Ra
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has returned home after attending the “Second World Summit for Social Development” held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. At Tribhuvan International Airport, he was welcomed by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav and Prime Minister Sushila
KATHMANDU: After the merger of the Madhav Kumar Nepal–led CPN (Unified Socialist) into the Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’–led Nepali Communist Party, several leaders from the Unified Socialist have decided to return to the CPN (UML). Among them, prominent leaders Ram Kumari Jhakr
KATHMANDU: At the ongoing Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress, senior leader Arjun Narsingh KC submitted a 15-point written proposal urging the party to hold a regular or special convention without delay. KC highlighted that even short preparation is sufficient, reca
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand, also known as Biplav, praised the recent Gen Z-led protests for challenging the government, likening their sacrifices to turning an increasingly authoritarian regime to ashes. Speaking at a demons
KATHMANDU: The National Youth Association Nepal, affiliated with the CPN (UML), has filed a complaint at the Cyber Bureau against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah. The complaint was registered on Thursday by the union’s Vice-Chair, Maharaj Gurung. According to the
KATHMANDU: The Butwal Bench of the Tulsipur High Court has ordered the submission of case files and district court orders related to Rabi Lamichhane and former DIG Chhabilal Joshi. The bench, led by Justices Basudev Acharya and Omprakash Aryal, said hearings would proceed only af
KATHMANDU: Acting President Ramsahaya Prasad Yadav met with South Korean Ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, at the Vice President’s office in Lainchaur on Thursday for a courtesy visit. The discussion focused on bilateral relations, tourism cooperation, labor and employment, in
KATHMANDU: The National Youth Association Nepal, affiliated with the CPN (UML), has filed a complaint at the Cyber Bureau against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah. The complaint was registered on Thursday by the union’s Vice-Chair, Maharaj Gurung. According to the
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against former Dharan tax officer Tilak Ale and Santosh Kumar Basnet, Managing Director of Swaminarayan Nirman Seva Pvt. Ltd. The CIAA alleges that the co
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that although there is currently a limited number of passport booklets due to high demand, the issue is being addressed and is not as severe as some external reports suggest. The Department of Passports under the ministry has
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 11.29 points on Thursday. The total share trading amounted to nearly Rs 5.42 billion. Among the traded companies, 165 saw a decline in share prices, 77 companies experienced a rise, while the share prices of 9 companies rema
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel left for home today from Doha, the capital of Qatar. He had traveled to Qatar to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, which began on Tuesday. Nepal’s Ambassador to Qatar, Rameshchandra Paudel, along with senior offi
KATHMANDU: Puspa Sharma, a specialist in economics, public policy, and trade-related policy, is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis from the Australian National Uni
BIRGUNJ: Two hundred and twenty-nine electric jeeps, cars and vans worth Rs 680 million 500 thousand have been imported through the Birgunj checkpoint in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. Compared to the three months of the previous fiscal year, 2024/25,
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal visited the residence of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Chapali, Kathmandu, on Thursday morning. The house was set on fire during the Gen Z movement on September 8 and 9. Earlier, Minister Aryal had inspected the home of Presiden
SIMKOT: Expansion and land acquisition for Simkot Airport have stalled as the detailed project report (DPR) prepared by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal remains unapproved, despite a Rs 279.40 million budget allocation. The Simkot CAAN branch had nearly completed land acquis
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav’ held a rally and demonstration in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the formation of an all-party interim government. The party stated that the rally aims to inform the public about its stance on poli
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KANCHANPUR: The Mahendranagar market of Kanchanpur, now known as Bhimdatta Bazaar, is believed to have been systematically developed during the reign of King Mahendra Shah. Among the cities in Sudurpaschim Province, it stands as the only one established through planned urban deve
KATHMANDU: British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn held a meeting with Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun to discuss the United Kingdom’s continued support for Nepal’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP). The meeting highlighted the UK’s long-term partnership
PATNA: The ongoing assembly election in India’s eastern state of Bihar on Thursday is being viewed as a political “popularity test” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This election in one of India’s influential states is expected to indicate the strength of public support for the
Tourist Manish GC confirmed they were stuck for four days and were safely rescued following Rokaya’s report.
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KATHMANDU: The Newar community celebrated Kartik Purnima, known as ‘Sakimana Punhi’ on Wednesday. On this day, there is a tradition of boiling and eating ‘saki’, a term for taro (a type of root vegetable), jaggery and sweet potatoes. The Newar community has a tradition of offerin
Ghimire, a seasoned bureaucrat and respected diplomat, was among the ambassadors appointed during the previous KP Sharma Oli-led government.
MYAGDI: More than 12,000 domestic tourists visited the Annapurna I Base Camp in Narchyang, Annapurna Rural Municipality–4 of Myagdi, over the past two months. The area saw a significant rise in internal tourism from mid-September to early November. According to tourism entreprene
KATHMANDU: Players under the Nepal Football Players Association staged a protest at All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) headquarters in Satdobato on Thursday, opposing ANFA’s decision to delay the A Division League until next year. ANFA had earlier announced the league would be
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has initiated talks among new and alternative political groups to jointly defeat traditional parties in upcoming elections. At a meeting in New Baneshwar on Thursday, leaders from Naya Shakti, Rastriya Swatantra Party, Progre
Finally, the Secretariat will nominate 101 delegates, making the total 2,127 participants for the Kathmandu convention.
The swift registration of the newly formed Nepal Communist Party signals a significant realignment within Nepal’s leftist political sphere, setting the stage for a potentially transformative contest in the next general election.
In a detailed Facebook post, Gurung wrote, “Home Minister, what difference do you see between the statements of Nicholous Bhusal and Mahesh Basnet? Why was only Nicholas arrested? Has the government shifted to avoid touching the powerful, following the path of the Oli government?
he customs office had temporarily operated under tarpaulins after sustaining damage from arson and vandalism during the Gen Z movement.
Thapa particularly called on the younger generation to play an active role in the party’s internal reforms and restructuring.
Authorities continue search and rescue operations, but the devastation left behind underscores the destructive power of this year’s strongest typhoon in the region.
Meanwhile, silver is being bought and sold at Rs 3,010 per tola today.
Stating that assistance is indispensable as Nepal is vulnerable to climate-related risks such as floods, landslides, droughts, and melting glaciers, the Office has expressed confidence that it would contribute to Nepal
The meeting was attended by the mayors of Barbardiya, Bansgadhi, Badhaiyatal, Geruwa, Gulariya, Madhuban, Rajapur and Thakur Baba in Bardiya, representatives of Bardiya National Park and members of the management consulting team of the Korean Institute for Development Strategy.
KATHMANDU: Shambhavi Adhikari, a student of Master of Public Health at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, was scheduled to go to Berlin, Germany, to participate in the ‘World Health Summit.’ She flew from Kathmandu to Delhi on Air India. Her plan was to take a Qat
The Korala border was completely closed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. It came into operation four years later, on November 13, 2023. Before that, cross-border trade fairs used to be held at the border twice a year, in May and in Autumn. However, the trade fair has not tak
Kathmandu: The government has started work on determining a cost-effective investment structure for the long-discussed national pride project, the 1,200 MW Budhigandaki Hydropower Plant. Planned to be developed under a company model, preliminary efforts are underway to mobilize f
Social media users from the Nepali diaspora praised the moment as a “cultural win,” with many celebrating how Nepali food continues to gain recognition in New York’s vibrant culinary scene.
The tractor driver, Khushiram Chaudhary, was seriously injured. Police reported that the tractor fell nearly one kilometer off the road.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Thursday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 56 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 16 paisa. The buying rate of one European Euro has been set at Rs
KATHMANDU: Telecommunication service providers in Nepal have seen their revenues plunge by around 28 percent over the past seven years, raising alarms about the sector’s financial health and its ability to invest in next-generation technologies like 5G. According to the Nepal Tel
Meteorologists have urged people living in high-altitude regions to take precautions as light snowfall may affect transportation and daily life in some mountain areas.
It further adds that since the petition did not provide reasonable grounds or justification to seek written responses from other respondents apart from numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, it was not necessary to call for replies from the remaining parties.
He also met UN Secretary-General António Guterres during his stay. President Paudel’s visit underscored Nepal’s commitment to global social progress and its active role in promoting peace, inclusion, and sustainable development.
He said many people who had lived in the US “for years and years never causing problems” had been devastated by the government’s hardline stance on immigration.
RUSSIA: Russia has begun developing the next generation of nuclear-powered cruise missiles, president Vladimir Putin said as reported by the official media. Addressing an award ceremony for weapons developers in the Kremlin, Putin was cited by TASS as saying that the speed of the
TOKYO: Japan began deploying soldiers on Wednesday to a northern region hit by a spate of deadly bear attacks, which have risen to record levels this year. New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is scrambling to draft a special policy package to deal with the crisis, whic
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Nath Poudel has said that investor confidence has significantly weakened following the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9. Speaking at the “Nation Above All” conclave organized by Nagarik Aawaz on Wednesday, Governor Poudel no
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) president Rabi Lamichhane has said that the time for him to speak is approaching. Lamichhane made the remark while leaving Singha Durbar on Wednesday after giving a statement before the high-level probe commission investigating the Gen Z
KATHMANDU: Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha has cautioned that Nepal’s recurring political movements have kept the nation trapped in a cycle of instability and prolonged transition. Speaking at an event titled “Rashtrahit Sarbopari–2025” (Nation Above All–2025) organized by t
KATHMANDU: The high-level probe commission formed to investigate the September 8–9 Gen Z protests has sought clarification from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandrakuber Khapung. According to the commission, IGP Khapung failed to provide the details requested regarding polic
BIRTAMOD: Sankata Football Club Kathmandu stormed into the semifinals of the ongoing LVD Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup with a commanding 6–0 victory over home team Jhapa FC at the Dudhe Stadium in Shivasatakshhi, Jhapa. From the outset, Sankata dominated the game with aggressive play. I
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a courtesy meeting with former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar, where they discussed preparations for the upcoming elections and the current political environment. PM Karki stated that, in lin
The embassy also urged citizens to seek official labor permits before going abroad and warned against falling for fraudulent job offers or quick-money schemes in countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. “Do not travel under the pretext of tourism for employment pu
After the loss, Nepal has 12 points from 20 matches, standing seventh in the eight-team league.UAE, with 10 points from 20 matches, is at the bottom, while the USA tops the table with 36 points from 24 matches.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises By 12.17 Points On Wedn
KATHMANDU: Nepal suffered a four-wicket defeat against hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final match of the ICC World Cup League 2 Triangular ODI Series on Wednesday. After losing the toss at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Nepal were sent in to bat first and manag
The embassy also urged citizens to seek official labor permits before going abroad and warned against falling for fraudulent job offers or quick-money schemes in countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. “Do not travel under the pretext of tourism for employment pu
A team of lawmakers from the then CPN (UML), which had split, arrived at the Election Commission office in Bahadur Bhawan on August 18, 2021. At that time, former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal was leading the party split. The scene where young leader Ram Kumari Jhakri held Ne
KATHMANDU: The 10th National Sports Competition will be held from February 13 to 19 next year. The 123rd board meeting of the National Sports Council (NSC), held today (Wednesday) at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Singha Durbar, set the new dates for the competition. At the
A raid on his rented room led to the recovery of the INSAS rifle, shotgun, and pistol—all confirmed to have been stolen on September 9, though the exact site of the theft remains unclear.
KATHMANDU: In a speech addressing the program of the newly announced party formed by the merger of 10 different communist factions, coordinator Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ claimed that their party will become the number one party in the country. He emphasized that after the nex
KATHMANDU: The High-Level Probe Commission has recorded a statement from Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane regarding the incidents of September 8 and 9. Lamichhane was brought on Wednesday from Nakkhu Prison to the commission’s office in Singha Durbar for q
KATHMANDU: Central Committee member of Nepali Congress, Govindaraj Pokharel, highlighted on Wednesday that Dr. Shekhar Koirala has been persistently advocating for holding the party’s 15th regular general convention in December, even as many party leaders and officials favored po
KATHMANDU: Chitlang Football Club made a strong start in the ANFA President’s League, defeating Deurali Youth Club 4–1 in the tournament’s opening match at Gauritar Stadium on Wednesday. Chitlang’s goals came from Chandan Kumar Das, Laahan Subba, Bigyan Khadka, and Madan Syangtan
DOHA: A special session on access to justice for persons with disabilities was held during the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, in line with a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The session, organized by the Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD)
KATHMANDU: Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Pandey on Wednesday urged the Nepali Congress to move forward based on reality and collective consensus, emphasizing that the party must simultaneously prepare for both upcoming elections and its general convention. Speaking at
KATHMANDU: Ten communist parties, including the CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), have merged to form a new political force called the Nepali Communist Party. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has been unanimously selected as the Co-ordinator, while Madhav Kumar Nepal
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KATHMANDU: A major unification among Nepal’s leftist forces was announced on Wednesday, forming a new party named the “Nepali Communist Party.” The unification ceremony was held at Bhrikutimandap, where leaders from several communist factions — including the CPN (Maoist Centre),
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel today launched a free internet services available at the Gongabu-based New Bus Park area. Providing free internet services in significant places of the Kathmandu Valley was the first decision of the
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order and sought written responses from the high-level inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8-9 Gen Z protests, during which at least 74 people were killed. The commission, appointed by the government to probe
KATHMANDU: On Wednesday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased by 12.17 points. The total share turnover for the day reached Rs 4.68 billion, pushing the NEPSE index to 2,607.42 points. Among the traded shares, 149 companies saw their stock prices rise, 90 companies experien
KATHMANDU: A merger of nine leftist factions including the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist) culminated today with the formation of the Nepali Communist Party at the national unity conference in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu. The newly unified party has proposed “S
KATHMANDU: Pokhara police have arrested eight individuals, including Surendra Bahadur Godar, chairman of Pokhara Saving and Credit Cooperative Limited, in connection with the embezzlement of nearly Rs 890 million. The Kaski Cooperative Registrar’s Office reported a misappropriati
KATHMANDU: Pasang Sherpa, a central committee member of CPN (UML), was sent to jail on Wednesday following his arrest on Tuesday in a polygamy case, police said. Sherpa, convicted a year ago by both the Kathmandu District Court and Patan High Court, was produced in Patan High Cou
KATHMANDU: The renowned French photographer and film director Éric Valli is famous for his work portraying the lifestyle of Nepal’s Himalayan communities and their relationship with nature. Born in France in 1952, he has worked continuously in Nepal since the 1980s. Valli profoun
KATHMANDU: The estimated cost of the 1,200 MW Budhigandaki reservoir-based hydropower project has been revised to USD 2.77 billion (approximately Rs 332 billion), prompting Energy and Water Resources Minister Kulman Ghising to direct immediate finalization of its investment modal
MANILA: Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 66 people and displaced over 400,000 across the central Philippines. The storm, known locally as Tino, made landfall early Tuesday with winds up to 130 km/h (80 mph). Most fatalities, including 49 in Cebu, where 26 people remain missin
While the Bar acknowledged that healthy academic or legal debate regarding a court decision is acceptable, it emphasized that compliance with the court’s orders—direct or indirect—is a legal duty.
“Despite facing a serious corruption charge, Chairman Nepal refused to step aside and used his majority to suppress dissent,” he said.
Lamichhane was questioned at Singha Durbar about the letter and the events surrounding his release.
BENGALURU: The India Deep Tech Alliance (IDTA), launched in September with a $1 billion initial goal, secured over $850 million in new capital commitments this Wednesday. Nvidia joined as a founding member and strategic advisor, offering technical guidance for deep-tech startups
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal had held a separate discussion with UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli last night regarding possible unity.
Nevertheless, the rise of independent actors serves as both a warning and a catalyst for established parties: adapt to new leadership models or risk losing relevance entirely. Parties now must balance the need for continuity with openness to outsider perspectives, demonstrating f
KATHMANDU: The Central Board of Film Censor Committee has decided to suspend the screening of Koshedhunga, a film directed by Saroj Poudel, citing violations of censorship regulations. Board member Sampanna Shrestha announced that the decision was made on Tuesday after it was fou
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has issued an intra-party directive setting out seven criteria for the selection of representatives to its upcoming 11th General Convention, scheduled to take place in Kathmandu from December 13 to 15. According to the party’s Secretariat, the selection o
The unified party, to be named the Nepali Communist Party, will be announced later today. Jhakri and other leaders who are not joining the merger are preparing to return to CPN (UML).
On Tuesday, the price stood at Rs 238,300 per tola. Meanwhile, silver is being traded at Rs 2,990 per tola today.
The procedure also stipulates that the deposits will cease if the account holder drops out of school midway or gets married before the age of 20. If the account holder drops out of secondary school midway or gets married before the age of 20, the amount already deposited in the a
Rijal also praised China’s socialist path with its own characteristics.
POKHARA: Aiming to further strengthen energy cooperation between Nepal and India, the 17th meeting of the joint technical team held in Pokhara on November 3-4, reached a seven-point agreement on electricity exchange and transmission network expansion. The meeting was co-chaired b
All three candidates focused on economic issues, especially affordability. Spanberger and Sherrill represent the party’s moderate wing, while Mamdani ran as a progressive advocating generational change.
KATHMANDU: Guru Nanak Jayanti is being observed by the Sikh community living in Nepal and different parts of the world today. Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikh religion. The spiritual leader had inspired the humanity for tolerance, compassion and love. The Sikh community celebrat
Real Madrid, with the same number of points, stands fifth in the table, while Liverpool sits in sixth place.
LOUISVILLE: A UPS cargo plane crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Wednesday evening (local time), triggering a massive explosion and fire that spread nearly a mile from the crash site. Authorities confirmed that at least three people are dead and 11 others
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Wednesday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 56 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 142 rupees 16 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one Europ
KATHMANDU: A unification among nine political parties, including the CPN (Maoist Centre), is being announced today. According to Maoist Centre spokesperson Agni Sapkota, the unification declaration program will take place at 11 a.m. at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. The parties joini
Meteorologists forecast that the storm will move westward, crossing the central islands before exiting into the South China Sea by Wednesday.
BHAKTAPUR: CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli and CPN (Unified Socialist) senior leader Jhala Nath Khanal held a meeting yesterday. The two leaders met at Oli’s residence in Gundu and discussed the possibility of party unification and Khanal’s return to the UML. The talks betwee
The department further noted that light to moderate rain with snowfall is expected in a few places of the hilly and Himalayan regions of Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Officials from both sides expressed confidence that the partnership will strengthen Nepal’s capacity to investigate and prevent financial crimes, ensure greater transparency in the auditing sector, and protect the professional integrity of ICAN members.
KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to take on host United Arab Emirates (UAE) today in the final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 tri-series being held in the UAE. The match will begin at 11:15 a.m. Nepali time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Nepal enters today’s fixt
He further stated that Nepal has witnessed significant progress in gender equality across sectors including education, and achieved a remarkable decline in maternal and child mortality rates.
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday hailed the meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, where the two leaders discussed strengthening the strategic partnership and reaffirmed their commitment towards all forms and manifestations of terror
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) central committee member Pasang Sherpa has been arrested. He was taken into custody by police from Dhumbarahi on Tuesday evening after being sentenced by the court in a polygamy case. SSP Ramesh Thapa of the Kathmandu District Police confirmed Pasang’s arrest
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held a meeting with former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on Tuesday. The meeting was part of Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s directive to hold consultations with various stakeholders to create a conducive environment for the upcoming elect
KATHMANDU: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has discontinued the long-standing privilege allowing its officials to upgrade from economy to business class. The decision was made by newly appointed NAC Executive Chairman Bikram Rai immediately after assuming office on Tuesday. He i
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has sought updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Passports regarding the current status of passport distribution. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, officials from the ministry and the department wer
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League-2. A record of 11 wins in 12 matches. That was one of the incredible moments for Nepali cricket, which secured the third position in League-2 by winning consecutively. That result not only saved Nepal’s One Day International (ODI) status for
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index Drops 27.64 Points, Mar
BHUTAN: The Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 began on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, with visuals from the venue showing Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in attendance. The festival marks the start of a landmark 13-day spiritual gathering that brings toge
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 6.2 percent in October, up from 5.6 percent in September, official data showed. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), urban inflation reached 6 percent in October, up from 5.
MORANG: Nilam Kumari Chaudhary, a 39-year-old resident of Bakhari in Ward 12 of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, Morang, is a housewife whose husband works as a security guard. After learning from a neighbor about an office assistant vacancy at the Morang District Court, she decided
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has warned that if the party fails to undertake serious reforms, it risks becoming confined to history. Presenting a detailed proposal at the ongoing Central Working Committee meeting in Sanepa on Tuesday, Thapa said
MUMBAI: India’s top financial crimes agency said it had seized properties worth over $846 million from firms linked to beleaguered tycoon Anil Ambani as part of a bank fraud probe. Anil, the younger sibling of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, has business interests ranging fr
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has emphasized that policy measures are needed to ensure that foreign employment is safe and freely accessible. During her address at a programme organized here today to mark the 18th establishment day of the Foreign Employment Board, the P
DOHA: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a courtesy meeting today with Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel in Doha. President Paudel is in the Qatari capital to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development, which began on Tuesday at the invitation of
KATHMANDU: Nine parties, including the CPN (Maoist Centre), have merged to form a new political party named the “Nepali Communist Party.” Agni Prasad Sapkota, spokesperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre), announced the decision on Tuesday after the final meeting of the party’s convent
KATHMANDU: The Nepali share market continued its downward trend on Tuesday as the NEPSE index fell by 27.64 points, closing at 2,595.24. This follows Monday’s decline of 8.24 points. The Sensitive index fell by 3.93 points, the Float index by 1.91 points, and the Sensitive Float
KATHMANDU: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has emphasized that the government must actively work to create a conducive environment for elections. After obtaining a second copy of her citizenship certificate today from the Kathmandu District Administration Office, Bhandari ad
KATHMANDU: The decisions from Monday’s Cabinet meeting were made public today, with Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel announcing 13 resolutions adopted at the meeting. The Cabinet decided to appoint Ghanshyam Ojha, Deputy Attorney at the Offic
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has declined to issue an interim order for former Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Hitendra Dev Shakya, who had filed a writ petition seeking reinstatement. Shakya submitted the petition on Monday, and it was heard on Tuesday by a b
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has proposed holding the party’s general convention from December 31, 2025 to January 3, 2026. He put forward the proposal during the ongoing Central Committee meeting of the party. A central committee member attendin
KATHMANDU: Rebel leader Janardan Sharma, who broke from CPN (Maoist Centre), announced a new political campaign on Tuesday, ending his decades-long association with Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda). Criticizing the unification with seven other parties, Sharma said the move lacked p
KATHMANDU: The Sustainable Tourism Project (STP), a joint initiative of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and UNDP, has organized a three-day training on Wilderness First Aid (WFA) from November 3–5, 2025, at Hotel Himalaya. The program is being conducted in collaboration with Magnif
KATHMANDU: Suraj Man Shrestha of Chitwan, who went trekking to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) in Annapurna Rural Municipality, Kaski, passed away at the age of 34. Shrestha, who was trekking alone, suffered from altitude sickness at Machhapuchhre Base Camp. According to local hotel ow
KATHMANDU: Dr. Nicholous Bhusal, who has recently made controversial statements against Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Sah, and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, was arrested today in Gorkha. He was taken into custody at Saraswati Ashram in Gorkha Munic
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting, originally scheduled for 1 PM, began around 2 PM today. The meeting, which had been postponed last Friday and Saturday through public notices, was held again today. It was chaired by the party’s Acting President, P
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied reports suggesting the existence of an agreed-upon “12-point peace plan” to end the war with Russia. “It’s important in this matter whether I, as the President of Ukraine, have seen this plan. I haven’t. I think that answers
DHAKA: The Bangladesh Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday that 48,134 police officers have completed election training, with the program continuing until mid-January. This is part of preparations to deploy approximately 150,000 personnel for Bangladesh’s upcoming National Pa
Authorities are urging residents to stay alert and take precautions as the next wave of severe weather approaches the region.
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has stated that the government is serious about electrifying transport and kitchen systems across the country. Addressing the 29th anniversary of the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) today,
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KANCHANPUR: The suspension bridge built over the Mahakali River connecting Bhimdatta Municipality and Dodhara Chandani Municipality of Kanchanpur has not only eased local movement but is also attracting tourists. Thousands of tourists visit annually just to see this bridge. The D
GORKHA: The bodies of two Italian climbers who had been missing for the past five days in Pangbari Mountain, Gorkha, have been recovered. According to Rajkumar Shrestha, Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, the bodies of 67-year-o
At the time of the avalanche, there were 15 climbers at the base camp. Yalung Ri, located in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality–9 of Dolakha, stands at an altitude of 5,630 meters.
Rana, who is expected to run for party president in the upcoming convention, has increasingly positioned himself as the face of the opposition within the RPP’s top leadership.
DALLAS: Singer Durgesh Thapa, currently in the United States for his musical tour ‘Dushman Hereko Herai,’ is scheduled to perform in Dallas, Texas. Thapa is set to perform in Dallas on Saturday, November 15, local time in the USA-Texas-Dallas. The event, which will take place at
KATHMANDU: This year, Brazil is hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As host, Brazil has adopted the slogan “Global Mutirão,” calling on the world to unite in a collective effort for climate acti
KATHMANDU: Former Minister of State for Industry, Commerce and Supplies of Bagmati Province Rajani Amatya Jonchhe has passed away during treatment. Jonchhe, who was also a member of the Nepali Congress Mahasamiti, breathed her last on Tuesday morning while undergoing treatment at
KATHMANDU: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Chandra Prasad Dhakal has announced that industries whose power lines were disconnected due to disputes over premium charges on dedicated feeders and trunk lines will have their electricity rest
The team had already secured South African wicketkeeper-batter Ricardo Vasconcelos, Namibian captain Gerhard Erasmus, American batter Milind Kumar, and English county cricketer Ben Charlesworth for the upcoming NPL season.
WASHINGTON: The operational integrity of the US air traffic system has been severely compromised, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as essential air traffic controllers, who are working without pay, report ‘immense stress and fatigue,’ triggering a sharp ris
KATHMANDU: The Madan Bhandari Foundation, established in 1999 with the objective of perpetuating the ideas of the then General Secretary of CPN (UML), Madan Bhandari, and carrying out works for broader social welfare, has currently become a platform for exercising parallel power
KATHMANDU: The price of gold in the local market decreased on Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, the price of gold has dropped by Rs 1,400 per tola today, settling at Rs 238,300. On Monday, gold was traded at Rs 239,700 per tola.
KATHMANDU: The interim government’s plan to select the new Managing Director of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) through open competition has yet to be officially announced. However, even before the decision has been made public, the composition of the proposed selection committe
Following his address, President Paudel is scheduled to hold meetings with several dignitaries, including the Emir of Qatar and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
All matches of the championship will be broadcast live on the official CAVA YouTube channel.
Ghimire added that the rival camp has floated either late December or early January as possible dates, while the Deuba faction — noting that the government has already announced national elections for March 5 next year—is pushing to postpone the convention to May.
In Bagmati Province, the bridge connecting the Nepal–China border at Gosainkunda Rural Municipality–2 in Rasuwa district has been completely blocked due to flooding.
KATHMANDU: The interim government’s plan to select the new Executive Chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) through open competition has yet to be officially announced. However, even before the decision has been made public, the composition of the proposed selection committ
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s Supreme Court is grappling with a functional crisis after a “Gen Z moment” targeted the apex court, High Courts, and several lower courts. Amid the disruption, the Chief Justice and several Supreme Court justices visited abroad. Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh
The situation has sparked debate among legal, diplomatic and political circles about the balance between executive authority and judicial oversight in foreign policy decisions.
KATHMANDU: China has expressed interest in supporting the establishment of a state-of-the-art gene laboratory in Nepal. The proposal was conveyed to Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Gautam during a courtesy meeting by China’s Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song. The Ministry o
KATHMANDU: A delegation of two officers and sixteen National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from various Indian states arrived in Nepal on 2 November 2025 for a visit aimed at strengthening youth ties between the two countries. On 3 November, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the
The department has advised travelers and residents in high-altitude regions to take precautions against possible snowfall and cold weather.
However, he has not disclosed any details about what he plans to say or the reasons behind breaking his silence.
MYAGDI: A single ward in Myagdi district, Annapurna Rural Municipality–4, has become a major hydropower hub, with five projects totaling 162 megawatts already in operation along the Narchyang River. In addition, a 63.3 MW project is under construction, and two more projects with
The issue of salary cuts for the private secretaries of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Deputy Chairperson of the National Assembly—implemented under the government’s cost-cutting campaign—was also raised in the meeting.
KATHMANDU: The establishment faction of the Nepali Congress has proposed holding the party’s 15th General Convention from May 8 to 11. The decision was reached during a meeting of establishment-aligned central committee members held on Monday in New Baneshwor. The proposal comes
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she has requested to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago. After years of denial, North Korea admitted in 2002 that its agents had k
On October 30, Kamal Gautam (65), Vice-Chairman of the General Federation of Nepali Trade Union (GEFONT) affiliated with CPN (UML), was giving a speech in front of the Electricity Authority office in Bhairahawa. In the middle of his speech, he suddenly collapsed to the ground. Hi
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Seven Cli
KATHMANDU: Four industries in Rupandehi that had been using electricity through dedicated and trunk lines have paid the first installment of their outstanding premium electricity charges to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The industries—Panchakanya Plastic, Panchakanya Ste
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has started management of the wires and cables tangled in various parts of the metropolis. Inspector at the KMC, Rameswor Paudel informed RSS that wire management has begun as pedestrians get troubled in their mobility, and vehicle
KATHMANDU: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has sought a formal explanation from Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) after the national flag carrier allegedly failed to clear lease payments for an aircraft engine procured from Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI). Acco
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index Falls 8.24 Points to 2,
PORT SUDAN: Over 36,000 Sudanese civilians have fled towns and villages in the Kordofan region east of Darfur, the United Nations said, just over a week after paramilitary forces overran the city of El-Fasher. In recent weeks, the central Kordofan region — a strategic hinge betwe
KATHMANDU: Seven climbers, including five foreigners and two Nepalis, were killed after an avalanche struck near the base camp of Yalung Ri Mountain in Rolwaling, Gaurishankar Rural Municipality-9, Dolakha, on Monday morning. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Kuma
KATHMANDU: Kulman Ghising, who currently holds three key responsibilities—including the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation—in the interim government led by Sushila Karki, has denied reports claiming he intends to resign and form a new political party. Addressing
DOLAKHA: Three climbers, including two Nepali guides and one foreigner, were killed this morning when an avalanche struck near the base camp of Yalungri in Rolwaling, Gaurishankar Rural Municipality-9. Eight others are reported missing. Police said the group, which included 15 fo
KATHMANDU: South Korean Ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, held a courtesy meeting with Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel. The meeting, held at the Ministry in Singha Durbar, focused on the historic bilateral relationship between Nepal and
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to declare 45 individuals who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement as martyrs. According to Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel, the Cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on
LUMBINI: The Provincial Affairs and Law Committee of the Lumbini Province Assembly has advised the province government not to implement the federal government’s directive to cut the remunerations and facilities of provincial assembly office-bearers and private secretaries. The fe
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police Headquarters has instructed officers who were in charge during the Gen Z protests of September 8–9 not to leave the Kathmandu Valley. The directive comes as the probe commission investigating the incidents may summon them for statements at any time. In
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel, accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel, has arrived in Doha, Qatar to participate in the Second World Summit on Social Development, scheduled from November 4-6. He leads the Nepali delegation at the invitation of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim
KATHMANDU: Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav held a courtesy meeting with Udo Eugen Volz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nepal, on Monday at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed long-standing friendly re
KATHMANDU: More than 7,000 people have been diagnosed with dengue fever across 75 districts of Nepal, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). Data from the EDCD show that 7,075 dengue infections have been confirmed so far, with six reported deaths. Only
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index recorded a slight drop today, falling by 8.24 points to settle at 2,622.89. A total of 333 companies saw 12,185,388 shares traded across 54,892 transactions, amounting to a total turnover of Rs 6.05 billion, NEPSE reported. Among
KATHMANDU: Since moving to England at an early age, I have visited Nepal a few times. As I have grown up, my perspective of Nepal has changed. Nepal, holistically speaking, boasts the most beautiful and picturesque historic temples scattered throughout cities like Kathmandu, as w
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has called on leaders who left the party to return, saying no prior permission is needed. Speaking at a Press Chautari Nepal event in Kathmandu on Monday, he emphasized that those seeking to return must respect the party’s p
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, paid a courtesy call on Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal. During the meeting held today at the Ministry of Finance, Finance Minister Khanal discussed the bilateral diplomatic relations between Korea
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki convened a high-level meeting with all ministers, secretaries, and heads of security agencies at Singha Durbar to review the government’s progress since its formation. Secretaries presented updates from their respective ministries and agenc
KATHMANDU: The fifth edition of the Lalabala Kathmandu International Children’s Theatre Festival began on Monday at the Imperial World School auditorium, featuring artists from 12 countries including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Japan,
ITAHARI: Karuna Foundation Nepal, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, Koshi Province, and related local governments, officially inaugurated a prosthetic hand distribution program today. The program, aimed at disability prevention and rehabilitation across all
BARDIYA: Tourists, both domestic and foreign, come to the Blackbuck Conservation Area in Bardiya to observe the blackbuck, an animal listed as a rare wild species. This conservation area is located in Khairapur in ward 2 of Gulariya Municipality, about 45 km away from the Bardiya
KATHMANDU: The government has promoted five Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) officers to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) posts, filling four current vacancies and one that will arise in three days. The officers promoted are Bhupendra Khatri, Sanuram Bhattarai, Om Adhikari, Sh
KATHMANDU: For the past year, the demand for credit in Nepal’s banking system has not grown as expected. According to Nepal Rastra Bank statistics, the loan growth rate of commercial banks this year is slower compared to the previous year. On the other hand, entrepreneurs and bus
JHAPA: The Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup International Invitational Football Tournament is set to commence today. The tournament had been delayed by two days due to the effects of Cyclone Montha, which originated in the Bay of Bengal and brought heavy rains across the country. The tourn
KATHMANDU: A group that collected signatures from 54% of the general convention delegates demanding a special general convention of the Nepali Congress has met with party leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala. After submitting the signatures amid ongoing debates in the party’s central commi
KATHMANDU: Nepali banks have been struggling with excess liquidity for over three years, a situation worsened by the Gen Z protests on September 8-9. Slower loan disbursement since 2022 created a surplus in the banking system, and recent economic improvements failed to boost cred
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a charge sheet at the Special Court in Kathmandu against former Ilam Division Forest Officer and current Bhojpur officer Dan Bahadur Shrestha, accusing him of amassing property disproportionate
BANKE: The Sagarmatha Swimming Club from Lalitpur clinched the title of the second Nepalgunj National Swimming Championship 2025 with a dominating score of 272 points. The three-day event, organized by the Nepalgunj Swimming Club in Banke, featured 150 athletes from across the co
KATHMANDU: Five major highways across the country remain obstructed due to floods and landslides, according to Nepal Police. Police spokesperson and Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire said that five highways are completely blocked, while two highways are operating on a single
KATHMANDU: The 14th Nepal-Africa International Film Festival (NAIFF), a three-day event, is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 17 to January 19, 2026. The festival is jointly organized by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Bilakshan Creati
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal visited the private residence of President Ram Chandra Poudel in Boharatar today. During the Gen Z protest on September 9, the President’s residence in Boharatar was subjected to vandalism and arson. Minister Aryal assured the President’s
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has downplayed the likelihood of a war between the United States and Venezuela but suggested that Nicolás Maduro’s days as president may be numbered. When asked by CBS’ 60 Minutes if the US was going to war against Venezuela, Trump replied, “
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that Nvidia’s most advanced semiconductors, the Blackwell series, will be restricted solely to American customers to maintain US technological dominance. On Sunday, Trump declared, “The most advanced, we will not let anybody have th
KABUL: A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan on Monday. The Taliban government’s health ministry spokesperson, Sharafat Zaman Amar, confirmed that more than 20 people have died and over 320 are injured in the provinces of Balkh and
TELANGANA: At least 20 people were killed and several others injured when a passenger bus collided head-on with a gravel-laden truck on the Hyderabad–Bijapur highway early Monday morning. The crash occurred near Rangareddy district, about 60 km from Hyderabad. The Telangana State
KATHMANDU: Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has been assigned to perform works, duties and responsibilities of the President in absence of President Ramchandra Paudel. President Paudel has left for Qatar this morning to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Devel
MAKWANPUR: Twenty-six foreign inmates who escaped from the Bhimphedi Regional Prison in Makwanpur are still on the run, prison authorities said. According to Prison Chief Subas Paudel, a total of 39 foreign prisoners had escaped by breaking down the prison wall around 1 a.m. on S
KATHMANDU: Amid ongoing political uncertainty, the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Deshbhakta Samajwadi Morcha have reached an agreement on party unification and leftist consolidation. The agreement was made public after Maoist Centre Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and De
KATHMANDU: The Nursing Association of Nepal has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to address the demands of nurses, including salary adjustments and other benefits. In a statement released on Sunday, the association warned that if their demands are not met within 48 ho
DAUNNE: Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) Police have urged travelers to use alternative routes as obstruction continues along the Daunne section of the East-West Highway. The 14-kilometer stretch of Daunne has become slippery and steep in several places, causing vehicles to get
KATHMANDU: Education Minister Mahabir Pun has warned that if Tribhuvan University (TU) does not publish examination results within three months, the interim government will withhold its grant. He also stated that the provision of the prime minister being the chancellor should be
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission of Nepal has said that 16 new political parties are currently in the pipeline for official recognition following the recent Gen Z Movement. According to the Commission, a total of 17 groups has submitted applications seeking registration as poli
KATHMANDU: The price of gold remained stable in the local market on Monday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, gold is being traded at Rs 239,700 per tola (11.66 grams) today. The federation said the price was the same on Sunday as well. M
KATHMANDU: A person who was seriously injured after being hit on the head by a falling rock along the Manaslu trekking route has been rescued safely. According to the Nepal Police, the rescue operation was carried out with the joint efforts of Gorkha District Police Office, healt
MYAGDI: In a promising sign for wildlife conservation, several endangered red pandas have been spotted in the Jaljala, Muna, and Mareni forest areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality Wards 2 and 3 in western Nepal. The sightings were confirmed through camera traps installed by res
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel left for Qatar on Monday morning, leading the Nepali delegation to the Second World Summit on Social Development being held in Doha from November 3 to 5. President Paudel is attending the summit at the invitation of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tami
KATHMANDU: The Department of Passport has made it clear that it will distribute 1,000 passports daily. The Department, through a notice, announced that passports will be available daily from today (except on public holidays). The Department has already signed a procurement agreem
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one U.S. dollar is fixed at Rs. 141.73, while the selling rate is Rs. 142.33. Likewise, one Euro is being bought at Rs. 163.49 and so
KATHMANDU: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has expressed disagreement with certain provisions included in the Printing and Publication (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2082. The FNJ issued a statement today expressing disagreement, stating that certain provisions of the
MUGLIN: Two-way traffic has been resumed on the Prithvi Highway, which was blocked due to a dry landslide yesterday. The road was blocked after a landslide occurred at Chumkhola, Ichchhakamana-3, on the highway at around 9 pm on Sunday, the District Police Office Chitwan said. Th
KATHMANDU: One hundred twenty-eight thousand four hundred and forty-three tourists have visited Nepal in October this year. This month, being a tourist season as well, has seen a significant flow of tourists. Statistics released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) shows that 29 thou
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the influence of the westerly wind continues over Nepal, bringing chances of light rain in some hilly and Himalayan areas. According to the department, partial cloud cover is expected in the hilly regions of the
KABUL: A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e Sharif, one of the country’s largest cities, around 20:30 GMT (01:00 local time), late Monday night. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake measured 6.3 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to leave for Qatar today to attend the Second World Summit for Social Development, which will take place in Doha from November 4 to 6. At the invitation of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President Paudel will lea
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Tourism’s broader economic contribution also showed improvement. In Bhadra 2082 (August–September 2025), foreign currency earnings reached NRs. 6.2 billion, while foreign direct investment commitments in tourism for Ashoj 2082 (September–October 2025) totaled NRs. 1.46 billion ac
KATHMANDU: The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Prakash Man Singh Raut, accompanied by two Justices, Sapana Pradhan Malla and Binod Sharma, and the Supreme Court’s Chief Registrar, Bimal Poudel, is currently on an observation visit to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The team,
BHARATPUR: The Prithvi Highway has been blocked due to a dry landslide. Police have stated that the road was completely blocked due to a dry landslide that fell from on the road at Chumkhola in Ichchakamana Rural Municipality-3 of Chitwan. The work of clearing the landslide to op
GORKHA: Tourists who were stranded in the Manaslu area of Gorkha were rescued. A total of 110 tourists have been rescued from the area today. The injured, sick and tourists who could not reach their destination due to bad weather were rescued. Acting Chief District Officer Chitra
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. All Chief
KATHMANDU: At the call of Prime Minister Sushila Karki, a joint discussion was held with all seven provincial chief ministers at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday. During the meeting, the chief ministers expressed their readiness to cooperate with the
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises by 30 Points as Share P
DUBAI: Almost everywhere, debates about AI remain narrowly focused, indeed almost fixated, on its impact on employment and return on investment. Which jobs will disappear? Which skills will endure? Are current valuations justified? These questions, while important, overlook a dee
TEXAS: About 100,000 of the estimated million persons in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms worsening over time or following periods of remission. “Progressive MS is profoundly challenging because it is relentless
DHAKA: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has instructed Bangladesh’s armed forces to take comprehensive measures to ensure peace and order across the country in preparation for the 13th National Parliament elections, expected to be held in the first half of February, as repo
KATHMANDU: A meeting between Prime Minister Sushila Karki and the chief ministers of all seven provinces is currently underway at Baluwatar. According to the Prime Minister’s Press Advisor, Ram Bahadur Rawal, the discussion has been convened to enhance coordination and dialogue b
KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal and Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Kulman Ghising appear to have mutually contradictory approaches towards the private sector. While Finance Minister Khanal is making private-sector-friendly decisions aimed at boos
KUALA LUMPUR: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that Washington and Beijing would establish military-to-military communications channels, adding that bilateral ties between the countries have “never been better.” Hegseth said he spoke with his Chinese counterpart, A
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed the immediate dismissal of contract employees recruited at Nepal Airlines Corporation based on political or personal influence. In her capacity as Minister for Tourism, Prime Minister Karki summoned officials from the corporati
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order directing the government not to implement its decision to recall ambassadors. A joint bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Shrikanta Paudel issued the order, instructing that the government’s decision to recall the ambassa
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KATHMANDU: Under the leadership of the National Campaign for the Protection of Cooperative Depositors (Federation), cooperative victims staged a demonstration today at the office of the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee in Buddhanagar. The protesters accused the inter
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a strong start to the trading week on Sunday, with most listed companies seeing gains in their share prices. The NEPSE index climbed by 30.75 points, closing at 2,631.14. A total of Rs 9.20 billion worth of shares were traded
KATHMANDU: The five-day waste management crisis in Kathmandu due to a blockade at Bancharedanda landfill has been resolved. Following assurances from Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising, local residents lifted the obstruction, allowing garbage trucks to resume operations. M
KATHMANDU: The Manaslu trekking route in northern Gorkha has reopened for traffic. The route had been closed since Thursday due to increased landslide risks from heavy snowfall and rainfall, the District Administration Office, Gorkha, said. Acting Chief District Officer Chitranga
DHANGADHI: Nepal Premier League (NPL) team Sudurpashchim Royals will organize a talent hunt on November 9 and 10 in Dhangadhi. The event will be held at the Dhangadhi Cricket Academy (DCA), and players must register by November 5 to participate. Sudurpashchim Royals expect signif
KATHMANDU: A psychology of suspicion, fear, and confusion prevails among the general public following the Gen Z protest that took place on September 8 and 9. Ideas and discussions mixed with apprehensions about what is happening now and what will happen next have found space in t
KATHMANDU: Police detained two youths today at Maitighar for raising slogans. Among the demonstrators were those demanding the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. Dr. Nicholas Bhusal and his group had earlier announced plans to ho
KATHMANDU: Main roads that had been blocked due to continuous heavy rains have reopened starting today. Traffic has resumed on the Mechi Highway, the Pushpalal (Mid-Hill) Highway, and the Tamor Corridor, all of which had been disrupted by floods and landslides. The Rajduwali sect
KATHMANDU: Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel presented insignia to Brigadier Generals Himmat Bahadur Bista and Bishnu Kumar Khadka, who were promoted to the rank of Major General, during a ceremony held today at the army headquarters. On the same occasion, five senior officers
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has officially recognized the party of Dharan Sub-metropolitan Mayor Harka Sampang. The Commission granted formal status to Sampang’s Shram Sanskriti Party on Sunday. Sampang personally attended the Commission to receive the party’s official rec
KATHMANDU: On a quiet Saturday morning in Mirchaiya Municipality of Siraha district, where I had gone for work, I decided to have some ‘jalebi’ (sweet, crispy, syrup-soaked fried dessert) with local curd. Stepping out from the place where I had stayed the previous night, I walked
KATHMANDU: The Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress has been postponed once again. The meeting, which was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, was deferred, party General Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel confirmed. According to him, the meeting has now been rescheduled f
SONORA: An explosion and fire killed 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others at a Waldo’s discount store in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM local time, which is 3:45 AM on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Nepali Time. The
PESHAWAR: A Pakistani Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) official was killed, and two personnel were injured after a blast on Sunday morning at a Peshawar police station. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad publicly confirmed the casualties. Prelimina
They urged all travelers to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines while trekking through snow-affected regions.
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KATHMANDU: Widespread rainfall across Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, was recorded on October 31, November 1 and 2, due to the effects of Cyclone Montha in the Bay of Bengal. As the influence of these weather systems subsided on Sunday, skies cleared over much of the count
NAIROBI: At least 21 people have been confirmed dead following a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in western Kenya, officials said on Saturday. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said the landslide struck Marakwet East late Friday night.The victims’ bodies have bee
The landslide occurred at different places along BP highway following incessant rainfall from October 30 had completely obstructed Chaukidanda-Nepalthok section.
Despite other tourism sectors being affected by the “Gen Z movement,” the mountaineering sector showed notable improvement, officials said.
It had aimed at buying as much as 15,000 quintals of rice last year, but only 20 percent of it- 2,951 quintals of rice.
The repayment of principal and interest is set for April 25, 2026. Only Class ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’ banks and financial institutions licensed by NRB can participate.
The petitioners argue that the government’s move is politically motivated, violates diplomatic norms, and undermines good governance.
Earlier, continuous rainfall had also blocked the Jomsom–Kagbeni road at three points on Thursday night, but local authorities managed to clear it by deploying bulldozers on Saturday morning, restoring access for pilgrims heading toward Muktinath after a 24-hour closure.
Police reported that all five have been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment.
He added that preparations are underway to appoint coordinators in all seven provinces and 77 districts to organize GenZ youth across the nation who share faith in democracy.
Meanwhile, the price of silver declined. Silver is being traded at Rs 3,055 per tola on Sunday, the federation said.
Officials said the Jomsom–Kagbeni section has reopened, but roads beyond Chhusang remain impassable. Rescue and road-clearing work continues under challenging mountain conditions.
The local community has repeatedly demanded proper waste management and the implementation of past agreements, leading them to prevent garbage disposal until these concerns are addressed.
The authorities concerned are working to clear the obstruction. Police have urged all concerned to use alternative routes till roads are maintained.
According to Inspector Laxman KC of the Dhalkebar Police Station, the accident took place at Birendra Bazaar in Ganeshman Charnath Municipality-1, Dhanusha, along the East-West Highway.
The ongoing central committee meeting is expected to focus primarily on this issue. Before the full committee meeting, Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka has also called a separate meeting with the two general secretaries and top party leaders to seek a consensus.
He added that preparations are underway to appoint coordinators in all seven provinces and 77 districts to organize GenZ youth across the nation who share faith in democracy.
KATHMANDU: Nepal witnessed as many as 4,597 disaster-related incidents in the last six-and-half months. The incidents were recorded since the New Year, 2082. Total 335 persons lost lives in the disasters. Spokesperson at National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Karki has convened the meeting to foster dialogue and strengthen coordination between the federal and provincial governments in the current political context.
Officials said the Fund’s growing deposits and expanding coverage indicate rising participation from both employees and employers, as social security gradually takes stronger institutional roots in Nepal’s labor system.
This afternoon, the weather in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces is expected to remain generally cloudy, while the hilly areas of Madhesh Province and other provinces will see partial cloud cover.
The Nigerian government has not yet responded to Trump’s remarks. The post followed Trump’s announcement on Friday that Nigeria would be placed on the U.S. State Department’s list of ‘Countries of Particular Concern’, a designation used to monitor and address religious persecutio
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has accused the CPN (UML) and its chair KP Sharma Oli of trying to weaken the ongoing efforts toward left unity by launching a “return home” campaign to lure back former members who had joined the Unified Socialist after the party split. The
KATHMANDU: The Government of India has clarified reports regarding Nepali citizen Shambhavi Adhikari, who was denied transit through Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on her way to Germany. Indian authorities emphasized that they played no role in the decision. T
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Earlier, the government had formed a 14-member committee to address nurses’ demands. Today’s talks were attended by Health Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam, ministry secretary Dr. Bikas Devkota, spokesperson Dr. Budhathoki, as well as officials from the Nepal Nursing Association
BAJURA: A bus accident occurred today in Serkatiya, Budhinanda Municipality–7, Bajura, on the Martadi–Kolti road, injuring 30 people. The bus, Su Pra 01–001 Kha 3181, traveling from Kolti to Dhangadhi, met with the accident this afternoon, according to the District Police Office.
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HETAUDA: The Hetauda–Kulekhani–Sisneri–Dakshinkali road connecting Hetauda and Kathmandu has been blocked due to a landslide. The landslide occurred this evening in Jyamire, Indrasarobar Rural Municipality-3, Makwanpur, following continuous rainfall. Vehicles traveling from Kathm
KATHMANDU: The French Embassy in Nepal, in collaboration with the Alliance française, inaugurated a new cultural platform, the Micro-Folie, at the Alliance française in Pulchowk. The initiative aims to bring global art and culture closer to Nepali audiences through a multi-activi
KATHMANDU: Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut has left for Bangladesh. Raut is leading a delegation on a familiarization visit to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, following a friendly invitation from Bangladesh Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed. The visit aims to observe the funct
Participants included Gururaj Ghimire, Devraj Chalise, Ramesh Dhamala, Narayan Bhattarai, Jankaraj Giri, Subash Pokharel, and Manojmani Acharya.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Karki has convened the meeting to foster dialogue and enhance coordination between the federal and provincial governments in the evolving political context.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Government Plans 50-Year Master Pla
BHOJPUR: Two people were killed on the spot when a tractor met with an accident at Dubes, Shadananda Municipality–4 of northern Bhojpur on Saturday. According to police, the tractor (Province 1–02–003 Ta 1213), which was transporting timber from Chamladang to Dingla, went out of
The official also claimed that the merger with the Unified Socialist is planned for November 4.
A central mass rally will be held in Kathmandu on November 22. The meeting also decided to finalize and publish the documents endorsed by the party’s Statute Convention and passed four contemporary political resolutions.
KATHMANDU: Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta today inspected the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The minister observed the newly completed 10,000-capacity parapet and the ongoing installation work of floodlights at the stadium.
For the U.S., Harmeet Singh claimed 3 wickets, while Saurabh Netravalkar and Nosthush Kenjige took 2 wickets each.
KATHMANDU: In a meeting of the CPN (Maoist Centre) Secretariat held on Saturday, party leader Janardan Sharma ‘Prabhakar’ expressed a differing opinion on the proposal to unify with the CPN (Unified Socialist), urging that the unification process be halted. Sharma objected to the
At her initiative, a tripartite dialogue among the government, political parties, and Gen Z youth was recently concluded in a cordial atmosphere.
Earlier, the UML had planned to hold the convention in Pokhara. According to Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali, the UML’s 11th General Convention will now be held in Kathmandu from December 13 to 15.
KATHMANDU: Tension has intensified within the CPN (Unified Socialist) after party chair Madhav Kumar Nepal decided to move ahead with unification with the Maoist Centre. The decision has triggered dissatisfaction among senior leaders, including Jhalanath Khanal, who signaled read
All 82 passengers and the crew on board are safe.Another aircraft is being prepared at Bhairahawa Airport to transport the passengers.
He directed the Martyrs Foundation to mobilize families of martyrs and the disappeared, expressing confidence that the campaign would help unite all communist and patriotic forces.
SOLUKHUMBU: Flights to and from Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, known as the gateway to Mount Everest, have been suspended for the past three days due to adverse weather conditions. Continuous light rain and dense fog have grounded all flights. According to Nabaraj Katuwal, the
Bohara, who was injured in the accident, died during treatment at Bani Hospital. There were only five people on the bus. The bus driver has been taken into custody by the police for necessary action.
KATHMANDU: The Secretariat meeting of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), or UML, has begun in Gundu, Bhaktapur. According to party central office secretary Dr. Bhishma Adhikari, the meeting is being held under the chairmanship of party chair KP Sharma Oli. H
Travel from Jomsom to Kagbeni and Muktinath has now become easier. Meanwhile, the local administration has said that efforts are ongoing to reopen the Kagbeni–Chhusang road.
BAITADI: Preparation is being made to distribute ‘Gen Z Protests Injury Identity Card’ in Baitadi. Ministry of Home Affairs via Ministry of Health has sent a list of six injured persons from Baitadi to the District Administration Office during the Gen Z protests held on September
The tourists are now in stable condition and have been safely relocated. This fiscal year marked the first time the training school conducted a “High Altitude Search and Rescue Training”. During this program, 39 instructors and trainees successfully climbed Chulu Far East (6,038
The task of removing the landslide debris with the mobilization of equipment is underway, informed the Infrastructure Development Office, Myagdi, which is implementing the Beni–Darbang road upgrading plan.
KATHMANDU: Minister of Energy Kulman Ghising has publicly addressed the ongoing dispute between industrialists and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) over unpaid premium tariffs for dedicated and trunk lines. In a Facebook post on Saturday morning, Ghising highlighted that dur
I couldn’t help but wonder how many other students, like this girl, go to school carrying their shoes in their hands.
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Topics such as unification, position management, and modalities will be discussed. The CPN (Unified Socialist)’s central committee had earlier decided to unify with the Maoist Center during its Friday meeting.
I would probably give a brochure from a program we attended together along with a letter expressing my feelings.
The details were received on October 14, but they were not as requested. The information provided by the Ministry of Finance was a lump-sum detail of how much budget was cut under the ministries and departments. Details of which projects were halted did not come. To make use of t
Since Thursday, small landslides have been occurring continuously on these roads due to heavy rain, prompting the local administration to advise that only essential travel should be undertaken.
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KATHMANDU: Although the impact of Cyclone Montha—formed over the Bay of Bengal—has weakened, Nepal’s weather continues to be affected by western winds and a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the system that was centere
KATHMANDU: Hundreds of people have been killed in Tanzania during three days of protests following Wednesday’s general election, according to the main opposition party. An ongoing internet shutdown has made it difficult to confirm the exact number of deaths. The opposition says a
KATHMANDU: After heavy snowfall, a total of 949 people have been rescued from the high Himalayan regions of Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi. According to Armed Police Force, a joint rescue team comprising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police rescued 765 people from Ma
KATHMANDU: Respected leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Jhalanath Khanal, has announced the reorganization of the party. The announcement came after Friday’s Central Committee meeting endorsed, by a majority, the proposal presented by party chair Madhav Kumar Nepal to unite w
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Director: Deepak Acharya Story:Deepak Prasad Acharya Screenplay and Dialogue:Yam Thapa Cinematography: Shivaram Shrestha Editing: Mitra D Gurung Cast:* Neer Shah, Mahesh Tripathi, Pravin Khatiwada, Anjana Baraili, Keki Adhikari, Buddhi Tamang, Pooja Chand, Madankrishna Shrestha,
MUSTANG: Total 14 trekkers heading to Sarebung Pass from Yara via Damodarkunda have come in contact with District Administration Office, Mustang this evening. All of them are safe, the authority said. Chief District Officer Bishnu Prasad Bhusal informed that 14 trekkers, includin
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting with senior journalists and editors on Friday. According to PM Karki’s press advisor Ram Bahadur Rawal, the meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar and was also attended by Home Minister Om
KATHMANDU: As preparations for party unification between the CPN (Unified Socialist) and the CPN (Maoist Centre) intensify, CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has called on those who had left the UML to return to the party. In an emotional Facebook message on Friday, Oli claimed
KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of diesel and kerosene while keeping the petrol price unchanged. According to the corporation, prices of fuel imported from India have decreased — petrol by Rs 0.03 per liter and diesel by Rs 1.19 per liter. Following
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KATHMANDU: Fourteen trekkers, including three Austrians and eleven Nepali guides, have gone missing in the Saribung Pass region linking Mustang and Manang. The group lost contact on Tuesday following heavy snowfall at around 6,000 meters altitude near the Nepal–Tibet border. Poli
KATHMANDU: A new political group named Gen-Z Front has been announced under the coordination of Raksha Bam. According to the organizers, the Front has been established with the goal of institutionalizing the “Gen Z Rebellion” and unifying agendas to reach an agreement with the st
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 2,000 members of scam syndicates have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown over the past month, Malaysia’s police said on Thursday. Rusdi Isa, director of Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department, told a press briefing that 1,303 people were nabb
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Government Debt Stands at 2.68 Tril
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Vice President Dr Swarnim Wagle has expressed the opinion that the new generation should move forward by embracing past achievements to further strengthen the country’s political and economic foundation. At a political dialogue on ‘Achiev
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has arrested five persons involved in loot and sales of the weapons possessed by security persons. The pistols and ammunition were looted from police persons during the Gen Z protest. Those arrested by the police are Krishna Gurung, 21, originally from Dhu
SAMBURU: “God, God, God, protect them,” chanted two herders, their eyes following a dozen camels rushing toward acacia trees, oblivious to the dry riverbed in northern Kenya where it hasn’t rained since April. Sitting on the edge of a nearby well, Chapan Lolpusike recounted how h
KATHMANDU: CPN (Unified Socialist) Standing Committee member Ram Kumari Jhakri has said that she and her faction are not against party unity, responding to ongoing debates within her party over a proposed merger with the CPN (Maoist Centre). Her remarks come amid the third plenar
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel is set to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, which will be held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, from November 4 to 6. According to Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, President Paudel will lead a 12-member Nepali
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Municipal Corporation (KMC) has requested residents of the metropolis not to remove solid waste from their homes. The request comes after obstruction by locals at the Bancharedanda landfill site, the final disposal site for garbage collected in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal of the CPN (Unified Socialist) is currently in a challenging situation. Lately, both Chairman Nepal’s political power and social capital have become weak. The Unified Socialist, which split from the CPN (UML)—the party Nepal himself organize
NEPALGUNJ: The Second Nepalgunj National Swimming Championship 2025 has kicked off in Nepalgunj today. The competition, organised by the Nepalgunj Swimming Club, was inaugurated by Lumbini Province’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Santosh Kumar Pandey. On the occasion, he said th
KATHMANDU: The Managing Director of Nepal Airlines Corporation will now be selected through an open competition. A committee has been formed under the coordination of Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Hariprasad Mainali, to shortlist and recommend qualified candidates through
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has sought a written response within 15 days regarding the freezing of passports and travel restrictions outside the Kathmandu Valley for former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and others. A single bench led by Justic
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress central committee meeting has been postponed to the day after tomorrow (Sunday). The delay came after Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka and General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma could not reach an agreement on the schedule fo
KATHMANDU: Former chair of the Nepal Samajwadi Party (Naya Shakti), Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, said Rabi Lamichhane should be released from prison by some means. Addressing the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s (RSP) “Comprehensive Political Dialogue” held in Kathmandu on Friday, Bhattarai
KATHMANDU: The Montha cyclone, developing over the Bay of Bengal, has caused heavy rainfall in Nepal over the past 24 hours, with Morang’s Sundar Haraicha recording the highest 210 millimeters. According to official records, Saptari’s Baramjhiya received 143 millimeters of rainfa
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City deployed a dozer at the Ram Temple premises in Thapathali on Friday. The city stated that the demolition targeted structures illegally built on the heritage site and rented out without authorization. The metropolitan office also noted that r
KATHMANDU: The VIP lounge at Tribhuvan International Airport, used for the arrival and departure of distinguished individuals, remains closed following the Gen Z protests. According to airport spokesperson Rinji Sherpa, the lounge was initially closed on September 11 and has not
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday held a high-level meeting at Singha Durbar to discuss Malaysia’s newly proposed standards for manpower and employment agencies. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, Law Minister Anil Kumar Sinha, Chief Se
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has joined the ‘Comprehensive Political Dialogue’ organized by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The dialogue is being held at a hotel in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, and has been underway for some time. Also participating in the prog
KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration has introduced new standards for visit visas, cancelling all previously issued provisions and regulations, according to spokesperson Tikarama Dhakal. Under the new rules, applicants for a visit visa must hold a passport valid for at least
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has presented recommendations to Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam aimed at strengthening the country’s health system. NMA officials, led by President Dr. Anil Karki, met the minister on Friday to convey their be
KASKI: The Nepal Premier League (NPL) team, Pokhara Avengers, is hosting the ‘Nepathya for Cricket’ concert on November 7 at Pokhara Football Stadium. Entry is granted through the purchase of the official team jersey (initially Rs 999, regular price Rs 1,499). Proceeds from the s
KATHMANDU: The group of Nepali Congress representatives who signed a petition demanding the party’s general convention has called a strategic meeting for Sunday. According to coordinator Guru Ghimire, the meeting will take place at 12:30 PM on Sunday in Baneshwar. Ghimire said th
JHAPA: The ‘LVD First Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup-2025 International Invitation Knockout Football’ tournament is scheduled to begin on Monday. The competition is being delayed by two days due to rainfall here, caused by Cyclone Montha, which started from the Bay of Bengal. Previously,
KUALA LUMPUR: India and the United States have signed a framework agreement to expand defense cooperation over the next decade, marking a significant deepening of strategic ties between the two nations. The pact was announced following a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between US Defense
LONDON: King Charles III has initiated the formal process to strip his brother, Andrew, of his remaining titles and honors, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday. According to Buckingham Palace, Andrew, who will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was also served notice
For the current fiscal year, the government has targeted to mobilize Rs 595 billion in public borrowing. In the first quarter, it has already received Rs 100.84 billion, which represents 16.93 percent of the annual target.
MUSTANG: Continuous rainfall has caused the Jomsom–Kagbeni road section of the Beni–Jomsom–Korala route under the Kaligandaki Corridor to collapse, bringing traffic to a complete halt. Around 50 meters of the blacktopped road at Panda Khola has caved in, disrupting all vehicular
COLOMBO: India and Sri Lanka have successfully advanced discussions on the proposed High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power grid interconnection project. In a virtual meeting, delegations reviewed the implementation modalities for the critical cross-border link. The Indian side
The valley lies between Dhaulagiri and Sita Himal, beyond a mountain pass, and is located at an altitude of about 5,100 meters above sea level on the slope above Tukchepi.
The road is now operational. As the rockfall has stopped, machines are being employed to clear the remaining landslide
The effort aims to ensure the convention timetable receives unanimous support and resolve the party’s internal deadlock.
Similarly, silver prices also increased. Thursday’s rate of Rs 2,980 per tola rose to Rs 3,060 per tola on Friday, the federation reported.
KATHMANDU: The Chinese aircraft bought by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) have been basking in the sun at the Tribhuvan International Airport parking lot for five years. With no one willing to take these six aircraft through auction, sale, or even lease, the Corporation is crush
Meanwhile, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the cyclone
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs. 141.62 and the selling rate at Rs. 142.22. Similarly, the buying rate for one Euro is Rs. 164.39 and the selling r
KATHMANDU: The heart of local businessman Bharat Chand sinks when he sees the dream of going to the city of Taklakot—which is right next to the path—still far away, even though the short footpath in South Asia, leading to the joint Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site of Kailash Ma
Meanwhile, the Sandhikharka–Gorusinge Road in Sandhikharka Municipality-6 of Arghakhanchi, which had been obstructed by landslides, has now been opened for one-way traffic, according to police.
TAPLEJUNG: Flight operations at Suketar Airport in Taplejung have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions. Continuous rainfall over the past five days has disrupted visibility, forcing the cancellation of Friday’s scheduled flight. According to Suketar Airport officials,
A landslide near Tuin Khola has obstructed traffic along the Muglin–Narayangadh road. According to Chitwan Police, the slide occurred near the Tuiun Khola bridge, blocking vehicle movement in both directions. Ishwar Kshetri, the supervisor at the Road Division Office, Bharatpur,
The Gazette notice also designated six metropolitan cities and eleven sub-metropolitan cities as the operational areas for such companies.
The department has urged the public, particularly farmers, travelers, and drivers, to exercise caution in areas likely to experience heavy rainfall and snowfall.
KAVREPALANCHOK: The BP Highway has been obstructed following continuous rainfall since Thursday. According to the District Police Office, Kavrepalanchok, the highway has been blocked on both sides due to mudslides triggered by the incessant rain. Multiple sections of the highway
All of them are reported to be in normal condition. The road, which was blocked for some time following the accident, has now been reopened for traffic.
The letter also instructed that district-level meetings be held under the coordination of the District Security Committee, including participation from local chambers of commerce and other business organizations, to arrange necessary measures.
SANKHUWASABHA: An Italian national who reached the Mount Makalu base camp at Makalu Rural Municipality-2 has been stranded due to bad weather and snowfall. Italian national, Jesus Martinez Novas, was left stranded when he ascended some distance from the Makalu base camp. Deputy S
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM’s Offi
PARIS: French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month’s daring Louvre museum jewellery robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday. “We had him in our sights,” Laure Beccuau said of the main suspect, adding that none of the loot worth
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa was absent from Thursday’s Central Committee meeting. According to a source close to him, Thapa did not attend after failing to reach an agreement with Acting Party President Purna Bahadur Khadka on the meeting agenda
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Rises by 34 Points, Trading C
SINDHULI: The movement of vehicles along the BP Highway and the Mid-Hill Highway has been restricted at night due to the increased risk of floods and landslides amidst continuous rains. The restriction will be in effect tonight and tomorrow night, according to the District Admini
JANAKPURDHAM: Sixteen children have been rescued from different parts of India and handed over to the related families in Madhes Province. The Nepali children trafficked to various places of Bombay, Delhi and Bihar cities in India were rescued with the help of an Indian charity,
KATHMANDU: Nepal lost their second ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match, going down to the UAE by five wickets in Sharjah. Batting first, Nepal were all out for 233 runs in 50 overs. Captain Rohit Paudel scored a fine 109 off 130 balls, his second ODI century. UAE chased the 234-
KATHMANDU: The government has decided not to immediately appoint ambassadors to countries where the posts are currently vacant. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday to announce the Cabinet’s decisions, Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel, w
KATHMANDU: The full bench meeting of the Supreme Court held on October 26 decided to file a police report regarding the incidents of arson and vandalism at the courts during the Gen Z movement. According to Supreme Court Deputy Registrar Nirajan Pandey, the concerned courts where
KATHMANDU: Naveen Srivastava, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel at the ministry in Singha Durbar. During the meeting, discussions focused on the historical bilateral relationship between Nepa
KAVREPALANCHOK: The Kavrepalanchok District Court has ordered Dalit activist Khagendra Sunar to be released on Rs 50,000 bail. The order was issued on Thursday by the bench of Judge Nagendra Kumar Kalakheti. Sunar had appeared in court on Thursday in connection with allegations t
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has instructed the Ministry of Labor to study the potential impact of Malaysia’s newly introduced standards for foreign employment agencies and to prepare necessary measures. The Prime Minister met with Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar on Thu
KATHMANDU: Udo Volz, Ambassador of Germany to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office. The meeting, the first between the two leaders since Prime Minister Karki assumed office, focused on bilateral i
KATHMANDU: The government has approved a visit by a Nepali delegation led by President Ram Chandra Paudel to Qatar. The delegation will participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 3–6. Government spokesperson and Mini
KATHMANDU: Joint Venture (JV) Agreements for new cross-border transmission lines were signed yesterday between the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), in the presence of Kulman Ghising, Minister for Energy, Water Resources an
BAITADI: Three people have died after falling from cliffs in different parts of Baitadi district. The victims have been identified as 55-year-old Bhimsingh Rawat from Pachkora, Melouli Municipality-7; 61-year-old Indrasingh Saud from Barulojani, Shivnath Rural Municipality-5; and
KATHMANDU: The Government of Japan has pledged grant assistance worth 2.8 billion yen (approximately Rs 2.6 billion) for the emergency reconstruction of the Sindhuli section of BP Highway, which was severely damaged by floods in September 2024. The Exchange of Notes was signed in
KATHMANDU: The impact of the Cyclone Montha, which started from the Bay of Bengal, is currently affecting most parts of the country. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), rainfall is occurring in various places due to the partial influence of a westerly
RUPANDEHI: The Butwal Bench of Tulsipur High Court has postponed the hearing of the case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane and former Gorkha Media director Chhabilal Joshi. The case scheduled on the bench of Judges Om Prakash Aryal and Tej Narayan Paude
KATHMANDU: Preparations have begun to shift the Ministry of Health and Population to the Singha Durbar premises. According to Ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki, six temporary prefab structures will be constructed on land owned by the Nepali Army’s Narsing Battalion, loc
KATHMANDU: The judiciary, in its journey from the Chief Court (Pradhan Nyayalaya) to the Supreme Court, has traversed many uphill and downhill paths. In its journey from 1951 to 2025, the judiciary has also experienced many ups and downs. During the practice of judicial independe
BEIRUT: Israeli troops killed a Lebanese municipal worker on Thursday during a raid on a border village in the south, state media reported. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, Israel maintains troops in five areas in southern Lebanon and has
KATHMANDU: In the ICC World Cup League 2 series, Nepal has set a target of 234 runs for the UAE. Captain Rohit Kumar Paudel scored a century to help Nepal reach 233 runs. Losing all 10 wickets on the final ball, Nepal finished their 50-over innings at 233 runs. Batting first afte
KATHMANDU: On the last trading day of the week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw an increase. On Thursday, the total turnover reached Rs 7.51 billion, and the NEPSE index rose by 34.22 points. Shares of 216 companies increased in value, bringing the NEPSE index to 2,600
KATHMANDU: Senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), Jhalanath Khanal, has sent a clear message to party chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal: “If you want to follow the Maoists instead of building a revolutionary party, go ahead.” Khanal said this while addressing the ongoing third f
KATHMANDU: I remember my friend at one of the foreign embassies in Kathmandu—shaking hands and holding papers as if he might lose himself if he let go. He answered questions steadily, but you could see the tension in his posture, the hope that maybe this time someone would see mo
MYAGDI: Security forces have rescued 72 tourists, including 17 foreigners, who were stranded due to heavy snowfall at the Annapurna Base Camp in Myagdi. Security personnel were mobilized from Myagdi to assist in the rescue of tourists facing difficulties after the Hidden Valley a
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has received renewal approval for 283 megawatts of electricity export. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under India’s Ministry of Power renewed the approval on Wednesday for the export of 283 megawatts of electricity generat
KATHMANDU: Nepal Telecom is going to provide free Wi-Fi at all international and domestic airports across the country. The telecom initiated this service starting Tuesday as part of its corporate social responsibility. Under this campaign, the company launched free Wi-Fi in the i
The Rupandehi District Court had rejected his plea, prompting him to appeal to the High Court. He has already submitted a bank guarantee covering the disputed amount.
SUDAN: The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia reportedly killed hundreds of civilians at the main hospital in el-Fasher, days after capturing the Sudanese city, according to the UN’s health chief. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, described the re
KATHMANDU: The booking for the highly anticipated film Paran has opened with strong initial results, securing over 64 shows nationwide for its release this Friday. Produced under the Baiscope Cinema banner by Shekhar Golchha (Golchha Group) and Ranjit Acharya (Prisma Advertisemen
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing by the U.S. Department of War, ending a 33-year moratorium established in 1992. The announcement came on Thursday, just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in
KATHMANDU: Flights across the country have been affected due to unfavorable weather conditions. The disruption is caused by bad weather and deteriorating “in-route weather,” impacting both domestic and international flights from Tribhuvan International Airport. According to airpo
The rescued tourists were safely brought to areas free from snowfall, including Guphaphaant and Saadikharka.
Meanwhile, silver prices rose by Rs 15 per tola, reaching Rs 2,980 per tola today. The previous day, silver had been traded at Rs 2,965 per tola.
Pokharel further warned that the looting of police weapons and the release of prisoners during the movement has increased insecurity and could create fear ahead of elections.
In addition, she warned of the possibility of one or two heavy snowfalls in the high hills and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces during the same period.
“Minister Aryal, serving in these extraordinary circumstances, is working tirelessly to create a stable environment for the upcoming elections, maintain peace and security, and uphold the morale of security forces,” the release stated.
SEOUL: US President Donald Trump announced that Washington could finalize a trade deal with China “pretty soon” following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Trump said the dispute over US access to rare earth minerals has been resolved and confirmed tha
Appointed in March 2025 for a one-year term, Ross resigned before completing even a year in office.
KATHMANDU: The Flood Forecasting Division has warned of a high risk of flooding today due to the impact of the ‘Montha’ cyclone in various parts of the country. According to the Division, water levels in most rivers across Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces are expected to ris
KATHMANDU: Around two thousand domestic and foreign tourists stranded in the Himalayan regions of the country due to continuous rainfall and heavy snowfall have been rescued. Because the snowfall occurred during the peak trekking season, many local, domestic, and international tr
KATHMANDU: Meena Rai (34) of Khotang was admitted to KIST Teaching Hospital in Imadol, Lalitpur, on October 24 to give birth after her regular pregnancy check-ups. She had been regularly undergoing check-ups at the same hospital. After the doctor told her to get admitted, she rea
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However, police confirmed that travel remains smooth on other sections of the Narayangadh–Butwal road except for the Daunne area, where construction and weather have disrupted normal traffic flow.
SEOUL: US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have begun crucial talks in South Korea aimed at reaching a deal to end the long-running trade war between the two economic superpowers. Trump, who had appeared relaxed during much of his Asia tour after receiving lav
BAITADI: One person was killed and four others were injured when a passenger jeep (Se. 1 Ja. 732) met with an accident in Swakhani, Melauli Municipality-7. The incident took place last night when it was carrying passengers from Shivnath to Melali in the district. Tulsi Pandey, 23
Since then, the working committee meeting has been held under Khadka
However, senior leader Jhala Nath Khanal and General Secretary Ghanashyam Bhusal’s faction are reportedly opposed to the plan.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the National Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been set at 140 rupees 82 paise and the selling rate at 141 rupees 42 paise. Similarly, the buying rate of one European
The country is currently under the influence of westerly winds, the partial impact of the cyclone Montha developed in the Bay of Bengal, along with the low pressure system in the Arab Sea, adds the Division.
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to expand by 3.1 percent in 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said at a recent press conference. Thomas Helbling, deputy director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, said Sri Lanka has recorded a strong economic recovery a
KATHMANDU: With just over four months remaining before the parliamentary elections, the government has intensified efforts to create an electoral environment. Following an earlier initiative by President Ram Chandra Paudel, Wednesday saw a new step toward normalization as the gov
KATHMANDU: Nepal secured a 3–0 victory against India in a friendly football match held at Paljor Stadium in Sikkim. Both teams were tied 1–1 at the end of the first half, and neither could score in the second half. With the match level at full time, the outcome was decided throug
KATHMANDU: The establishment faction of the Nepali Congress has concluded that the party’s 15th General Convention can only be held after the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. The decision was made during a meeting of the establishment camp led by Acting Party
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KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has ordered the government to maintain the current status quo regarding its decision to dissolve the Land Problem Resolution Commission and its district committees. A single bench of Justice Megharaj Pokharel issued a short-term interim order on Wedne
KATHMANDU: Nepal stands at a historical turning point. There have been many political changes, but systemic reform is still incomplete. Political slogans, ideologies, and alliances have changed, but the practice of governance is still centered on the individual, access, and recom
KATHMANDU: The Patan High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Chief Rajunath Pandey. Pandey had filed the writ against his suspension order issued by Chief Administrative Officer Saroj Guragain. The joint bench of Justices Dal Bahadur Khad
KATHMANDU: “The Nepali Congress party is in the most unfavorable condition in its history.” This is the sentence spoken by Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka last Monday, standing in the courtyard of the Nepali Congress Central Office in Sanepa. Just as Khadka states, the Nepa
KATHMANDU: In ongoing talks with the government and political parties, representatives of the Gen Z movement have clarified that elections alone are not the core agenda of their campaign. During the discussion, the Gen Z delegates emphasized that while they want elections to be h
NUWAKOT: Residents of the Bancharedanda area organized a peaceful demonstration today, demanding that waste disposal from the Kathmandu Valley be carried out in a systematic and scientific manner. They also called for the implementation of the previous agreements reached with the
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Slips by 5.17 Points; Hydropo
KATHMANDU: Three people died in a van accident on the way from Butwal to Myaldhap in Palpa on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the deceased have been identified as 37-year-old Muktabahadur Budhathoki of Rainadevi Chhahara Rural Municipality-1, Siddheshwar; 34-year-old Ka
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Court has extended the judicial custody of former lawmaker and businessmen Devi Prasad Bhattachan for five more days to allow further investigation into his alleged involvement in the Prabhu Pay and banking fraud case. The Central Investigation B
KATHMANDU: Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order to the government in response to a series of petitions challenging the appointment of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki and the subsequent dissolution of the House of Representatives. The constitutional bench, led by Chief
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s national cricket team opener Kushal Bhurtel has slipped 10 places in the latest ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings, landing at 99th position. According to the new rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, Bhurtel’s positio
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has decided to mobilize teams in all the seven provinces to deal with problems seen in the health sector lately. Spokesperson at the Ministry, Dr Prakash Budhathoki, said a decision has been taken to deploy a team along with specia
KATHMANDU: The government, political parties, and Gen Z representatives have launched their first-ever tripartite dialogue at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar. Convened at the invitation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the discussions aim to create a conducive environ
KATHMANDU: Nepal women’s national team defender Puja Rana has signed with Bangladesh’s Nasrin Sports Academy to play in the SAFF Club Championship, making her the first foreign player in Bangladeshi women’s football history. The academy announced the signing on Facebook, stating,
KATHMANDU: Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetan Narayan Acharya has called for dialogue and negotiation to address the electricity supply disruptions affecting industries that have defaulted on payments for dedicated feeders and trunk lines. Following the Nepal Electricity Auth
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved several key decisions during its meeting at Singha Durbar. It has sanctioned a formal visit to Doha, Qatar, from November 3 to 6, led by President Ramchandra Paudel to participate in the “Second World Summit for Social Development.” Ca
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet has decided to hold elections on January 25, 2026, to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly, according to a meeting held on Wednesday. Elections for vacant National Assembly seats are held every two years. Additionally, the government approved amendmen
KATHMANDU: Israel has announced it has “resumed enforcing the ceasefire” following airstrikes across Gaza that killed at least 104 people, including 35 children, according to medical sources. US President Donald Trump stated that Israel “hit back” after an Israeli soldier was “ta
KATHMANDU: US Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, met with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal on Wednesday at the Ministry of Home Affairs. The discussion covered issues of peace and security, implementation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project, and matters concer
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice against officials of the high-level inquiry commission formed to investigate the Gen Z protests in September, including Chairman Gauri Bahadur Karki and members Bigyanraj Sharma and Bishweshwar Prasad Bhandari.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index saw a minor decline today, dropping by 5.17 points to settle at 2,566.16. A total of 321 companies traded 11,528,284 shares across 50,487 transactions, amounting to a turnover of Rs 5.45 billion, NEPSE reported. Among sectoral ind
I was listening to a philosophical talk recently, and it made me think: freedom isn’t free. On social media, we feel powerful forwarding messages or sharing videos, but are we really using that freedom responsibly? A question stayed with me: do we truly want the kind of freedom w
MANANG: Heavy snowfall that began last Monday has stopped, and improving weather conditions are making travel easier for tourists visiting Tilicho Lake (4,919 meters) and trekking the Thorong La Pass (5,416 meters). According to Chief District Officer Navaraj Paudyal, tourists ha
DHARAN: “A political party is a disease! Incurable like cancer!” These are the words Harka Raj Rai (Harka Sampang), Mayor of Dharan, wrote on his Facebook page on April 30, 2024. However, Sampang himself has now reached the Election Commission to register a party named ‘Shram San
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina warned Wednesday that holding elections without her party — the first since her overthrow — was “sowing the seeds” of further division in her country. In written responses to AFP, her first interview since being ousted, Has
KATHMANDU: A cabinet meeting has commenced at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office in Singha Durbar. The meeting began at 2 PM on Wednesday afternoon. The discussions will cover the government’s routine administrative work, and necessary decisions are expected to b
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources, Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, held talks with India’s Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affair, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Wednesday in New Delhi. The meeting took place while Minister Gh
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench is deliberating on a writ petition challenging the dissolution of the House of Representatives, with a key focus on whether an interim order should be issued and its potential scope. Senior Advocate Tikaram Bhattarai requested a
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has begun its third central committee meeting at the Miracle Party Palace in Sukedhara amid growing internal debate over party unity and the direction of national politics. Party Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal used the opening session to challenge
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a warning for 27 districts across Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces, cautioning that rainfall triggered by Cyclone Montha — which has developed in the Bay of Bengal — could cause river levels to rise. According
RUPANDEHI: Three people were killed and four others injured when an electric vehicle (EV) met with an accident in Rupandehi district on Tuesday night. According to police, the deceased have been identified as Khum Bahadur Acharya (45) of Sainamaina Municipality-8, Jitendra Thapa
BIRGUNJ: Goods worth Rs 218.10 billion were imported through the Birgunj customs point in the first three months of the current fiscal year, according to the Birgunj Customs Office. The import value is Rs 34.23 billion higher than that recorded during the same period last fiscal
MANANG: Life in Manang has been disrupted due to heavy snowfall, with several tourists stranded in snow-affected areas. Security agencies have been working since early morning to rescue them, but a shortage of vehicles has made the operation difficult. Chief District Officer Nava
KATHMANDU: Nurses working in private hospitals and medical institutions across Nepal suspended services for two hours on Wednesday, demanding that their minimum salaries be implemented in line with government regulations. The protest, called by the Nursing Association of Nepal, t
KATHMANDU: Japan handed over 12 recycled fire engines to Nepal on Wednesday, which will soon be deployed to 12 municipalities across the provinces of Koshi, Lumbini, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki. The project was implemented by Volunteer Corps Nepal (VCN), led by Deepak Chapagain
MUSTANG: A joint team from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police has been dispatched to rescue 15 people, including three foreign tourists, stranded in snow in the Hidden Valley of Thasang Rural Municipality-1 in remote Upper Mustang. The team had entered Mustang v
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member constitutional bench to hear 16 petitions challenging the formation of the Sushila Karki-led government and the dissolution of the House of Representatives, citing unconstitutionality. The House was dissolved on September
It will focus on shared understanding of movement origins and outcomes, democratic values, national development, promotion of national unity, and strategic use of upcoming elections for broad political cooperation and transformation.
Meanwhile, silver prices have increased. Today, silver is trading at Rs 2,965 per tola, up by Rs 45 compared to the previous day
The police have held bus driver Bhakta Bahadur Darji, 39, of Miklajun in Morang district for interrogation.
The youth statement also called for reforms within party structures, creating meaningful space for progressive young leaders, and mobilizing leftist voters.
Heavy snow was reported from Ghami to Korala in Upper Mustang and in the Muktinath area, affecting local daily life.
KATHMANDU: The electric crematorium operated by the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to prevent environmental pollution currently has three machines, but two remain mostly non-functional. With only one machine operational, families waiting for cremation often have to wait
Authorities confirmed that the pilot is safe and there were no injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The police have held bus driver Bhakta Bahadur Darji, 39, of Miklajun in Morang district for interrogation.
Hamas, however, denied involvement in the alleged attack, stating it remained committed to the ceasefire terms and had “no connection” to the incident.
KATHMANDU: Thousands of trekkers in Nepal’s Himalayan districts have been affected due to continuous rainfall and snowfall that have blocked trekking routes and roads. Authorities said both domestic and foreign tourists have been stranded, though the exact number has yet to be co
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called a tripartite meeting today involving representatives from the government, political parties, and various Gen Z groups. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 PM this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Ba
MUSTANG: More than 40,000 domestic and international tourists have visited Mustang in first 10 days of the month of Kartik. The District Police Office, Mustang, stated that 37,146 domestic tourists and 3,732 foreigners arrived in Mustang district via the Beni-Jomsom road section
The petitions seek the issuance of writs of certiorari and mandamus in connection with these constitutional issues.
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast moderate snowfall in some high hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces on Wednesday. According to the department, a few places in the high hills and Himalayan regions of Koshi and
KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested former CPN (UML) lawmaker Devi Prasad Bhattachan on charges of large-scale fraud. According to the CIB, Bhattachan was taken into custody from Lalitpur on Tuesday. Despite earlier complaints filed agai
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is set to operate the weather forecasting service during all 365 days. Issuing a notice today, the Department shared the information about the operation of the service. Earlier, the office based in the Tribhuvan International
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Governmen
TOKYO: A record high of 10 deaths caused by bear attacks has been reported in Japan so far in fiscal 2025, amid a recent surge in bear-related incidents across the country, according to the Environment Ministry. More than 100 people have been killed or injured in bear attacks so
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Surges 62.29 Points to 2571;
KATHMANDU: The government has recalled all security personnel assigned to former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal. According to sources at the Ministry of Home Affairs, both Armed Police Force and Nepal Police officers deployed for his security have been withdrawn. Previously, t
KATHMANDU: With the government’s announcement to hold the House of Representatives election on March 5, the Election Commission (EC) has geared up for preparations. The issue of voting rights for Nepali citizens residing abroad is being raised in the election. Discussions about s
KATHMANDU: In a bid to create a conducive atmosphere for elections, the government is set to hold, for the first time, a tripartite meeting with political parties and the Gen Z group. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:00 PM at the Prime Minister’s official re
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine needs European financial support to continue fighting Russian forces for another two or three years. Kyiv has been largely dependent on military and financial support from allies abroad to hold off Moscow’s army, which launched
CANBERRA: Social media companies TikTok, Meta and Snap told the Australian parliament on Tuesday that they will comply with the nation’s world-first social media ban for under-16s. Under laws passed by the Australian government in 2024, children younger than 16 will be blocked fr
KATHMANDU: The weather in Bagmati, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces of Nepal is expected to be affected from Thursday to Saturday due to the cyclone ‘Montha’ developing in the Bay of Bengal. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the system is likely to bring
KATHMANDU: Although the party has collective leadership, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN (UML) still appears to be operating under the policy of Chairman KP Sharma Oli. He who suffered an unimaginable ousting from power, clearly stating to editors, “Y
KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) has rescued 750 people stranded in snow in Manang. The stranded individuals, who were visiting Manang, were safely brought from Tilicho Base Camp to Khangsar in Manang Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9, the APF said. Additionally, 50 people wer
KATHMANDU: The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has pledged assistance of 39,000 Euros to support communities affected by the devastating floods in Ilam, Nepal, in October 2025. The grant agreement for the Emergency Relief Support Project was signed by German Ambassa
SOOLUKHUMBU: Heavy snowfall has occurred in the Sagarmatha region since early this morning. Snowfall is taking place in areas above Dingboche in Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, while rainfall is reported in Namche Bazaar and the surrounding lower areas. “There is heavy sno
KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF) has rescued 750 people stranded in snow in Manang. The stranded individuals, who were visiting Manang, were safely brought from Tilicho Base Camp to Khangsar in Manang Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9, the APF said. Additionally, 50 people wer
KATHMANDU: Social activist Iih has analyzed the political upheaval and behind-the-scenes power plays that emerged in Nepal following the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9 and during the formation of the new government. According to Iih, the initial efforts to form a new governm
NEW DELHI: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has called on the international community to invest in Nepal’s renewable energy sector, including hydropower and solar energy. Addressing a session on regional and global interconnectivity for clean e
KWALE: A small aircraft en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve crashed early Tuesday morning off the coast of Kwale County, killing all 12 people on board, officials confirmed. According to authorities, the Cessna Caravan aircraft went down in a mountainous, forested area a
SOLUKHUMBU: There has been heavy snowfall in the Everest region since early this morning. Snow is falling in the area above Dingboche in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, while rain is falling in the lower areas like Namche Bazaar and its surroundings. Lama Kaji Sherpa, the
KATHMANDU: Nepal will be without key players Sabitra Bhandari (Samba) and Preeti Rai in the final friendly match against India scheduled for Wednesday, the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) confirmed. The match, initially set for Thursday, was rescheduled for Wednesday but wi
KATHMANDU: Secretary at the National Assembly, Surendra Aryal, has tendered his resignation to President Ramchandra Paudel, the Secretary-General of the Federal Parliament and the Secretary of the House of Representatives, to be effective from today. A communiqué issued by Pradip
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed on Tuesday with a substantial gain of 62.29 points, settling at 2571. After a brief dip at the opening, the market remained green all day. Trading volume saw a high increase, reaching Rs 4.57 billion, up significantly from
KATHMANDU: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of travel restrictions and passport blocks imposed on former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and four other officials, including former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Secretary Gokarna Mani
SINDHULI: A car accident in Sindhuli resulted in the death of a husband, while his wife and son sustained injuries. The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Om Bahadur Arjel from Biratnagar Metropolitan City-17. His 49-year-old wife, Sunita, was seriously injured, and thei
KATHMANDU: The Valley Traffic Police Control Room which was set on fire during the September 8–9 Gen Z demonstration, has been rebuilt. The reconstruction was carried out with the support of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). NRNA International Coordination Council Chair
CHITWAN: A German woman was wandering around in the Pulchok street of Narayangadh. Around 4 PM on the evening of October 22, auto rickshaw driver Aakash Aryal, who was observing this scene, politely asked the young woman, ‘What problem do you have? Can I help you in any way?’ How
Simply advocating for a directly elected prime minister is insufficient; the public deserves to know what Balen Shah, and all emerging young leaders like him, truly represent.
KATHMANDU: Leaders of the party led by Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav) submitted an application to the Election Commission to register under the name “Communist Party Nepal”, ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The delegation was led by spokesp
TOKYO: The trial of the accused killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began Tuesday. Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, appeared in court as U.S. President Donald Trump visits Japan for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi, a conservative protege of Abe, highli
CHITWAN: The tiger census in Parsa, Chitwan, Banke, Bardiya, and Shuklaphanta National Parks is set to begin in mid-Push (December–January). Similarly, the rhino census, which was postponed last fiscal year (2024–25) after donors withdrew their financial support at the last momen
The sky over the Kathmandu Valley has been cloudy since morning.
Due to limited communication in the area, authorities are taking necessary precautions to mitigate risks posed by heavy snowfall.
BAPATLA: Severe cyclonic storm ‘Montha,’ active over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada by Tuesday evening or night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts maximum susta
A few days ago, the province’s main opposition party, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), submitted a memorandum urging the government to reduce the number of ministries.
MUSTANG: Filming for the Baasuri Films production, Kabaddi 5, currently underway in the Larjung area of Lower Mustang, has been suspended since Tuesday due to continuous rain and snowfall. Forecasters predict that the intensifying Montha cyclone from the Bay of Bengal will contin
The party’s Gandaki Province Committee, Kaski District Committee, and Pokhara Metropolitan Committee have already begun preliminary preparations for the convention.
ISTANBUL: The third day of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul ended in a deadlock, failing to produce a final agreement. The primary sticking point remains the Afghan Taliban’s refusal to provide written, verifiable guarantees of action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pak
KATHMANDU: “Who could have thought that the storm blows harder the farther it leaves Paradise behind?” I have quoted this statement, which is mentioned in the preface (second edition) of the book Imagined Communities written by Benedict Anderson after observing the Indochina (Cam
Similarly, the price of silver has also dropped by Rs 60 per tola. Silver, which was traded at Rs 2,980 per tola on Monday, is being traded at Rs 2,920 per tola today
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected electricity supply to 26 major industries across the country over unpaid dues totaling Rs 5.48 billion, prompting sharp criticism from the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). The FNCCI
KINGSTON: Jamaica is bracing for one of the most powerful hurricanes in its history as Hurricane Melissa, a category five storm, approaches the island. Already, three people have died in Jamaica, with additional fatalities reported in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. U.S. meteor
The snowfall has also affected tourists visiting the Manaslu region. Locals reported that tourists who went to Larkya La Pass, which is 5,106 meters above sea level, were stuck in Samagaun and Samdo.
The snowfall has also affected tourists visiting the Manaslu region. Locals reported that tourists who went to Larkya La Pass, which is 5,106 meters above sea level, were stuck in Samagaun and Samdo.
SANKHUWASABHA: An earthquake struck Sankhuwasabha district this morning. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, a tremor measuring 4.3 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred at 7:32 AM, with its epicenter located in Kimathanka. The tremors were felt
He also made a heartfelt appeal to all leftist forces, including the Maoists, to unite under a single communist party banner.
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The thick layer of snow has affected daily life in the area. Meanwhile, trekkers visiting the Annapurna Base Camp and surrounding regions were seen enjoying the snowfall and playing in the snow.
According to police, the accident occurred as the speeding vehicle lost control and further investigations into the mishap have been initiated.
Despite high commitments, the actual inflow of investment remains low. According to the department, in the previous fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal received Rs 12.01 billion in actual FDI against commitments worth Rs 65 billion.
The government is the administrative mechanism of the state. It implements the state’s policies by using the state power. In other words, the government is the user of the state power, not its owner. While the government is temporary and subject to change, the state and the state
The Division has urged the public to take necessary precautions, as heavy rain and snowfall in parts of Gandaki Province could affect daily life, mountaineering, agriculture, and tourism activities.
The thick layer of snow has affected daily life in the area. Meanwhile, trekkers visiting the Annapurna Base Camp and surrounding regions were seen enjoying the snowfall and playing in the snow.
Many also observe the fast in hopes of having children. Devotees believe that sincere observance of the Chhath fast fulfills heartfelt wishes.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Tuesday. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 140 rupees 90 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 141 rupees 50 paisa. Similarly, the buying rate of one Europea
JANKPURDHAM: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the House of Representatives election will be held on the date already announced. Speaking briefly to journalists after observing and offering prayers during the Chhath festival at Ganga Sagar pond in Janakpurdham yesterda
Meanwhile, the interim government had previously frozen the passports of Deuba and his wife, requiring them to obtain permission before leaving Kathmandu.
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KATHMANDU: Nepal’s women’s football team has defeated India on their home ground. In the match played on Monday, Nepal triumphed over India with a 2–1 victory. Both goals for Nepal were scored by team captain Sabitra Bhandari, also known as Samba. Sabitra netted the first goal fo
KATHMANDU: On the evening of September 9, the second day of the Gen Z movement, a group set fire to the Bhatbhateni Supermarket in Dharan. Bhatbhateni had already been vandalized before the fire was set. There was a long line of people carrying goods home after entering the super
JANAKPUR: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal arrived in Janakpur on Monday to review the security situation and preparations for the upcoming House of Representatives election. He was accompanied by Minister for Industry and Law Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu G
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki decided to appoint Khagendra Sunar as the Minister of Labor on October 25. He was recommended to the president for appointment. Sunar turned out to be the defendant in pending criminal cases in various districts. After this fact became publ
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KATHMANDU: Today, devotees across the country celebrated Chhath by offering arghya (ritual offerings) to the setting sun. Worshippers marked the occasion by presenting fruits, sacred items, and prayers to the Sun God. The festival will conclude tomorrow with offerings made to the
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki decided to appoint Khagendra Sunar as the Minister of Labor on October 25. He was recommended to the president for appointment. Sunar turned out to be the defendant in pending criminal cases in various districts. After this fact became publ
KATHMANDU: The government has scheduled a dialogue with Gen Z representatives and political parties on Wednesday, October 29, after 4 PM. Representatives from various Gen Z groups, political parties, and government officials are expected to take part in the discussions. The meeti
KATHMANDU: While Nepal was preparing to mark first decade of constitution’s enactment last month, it witnessed one of the deadliest protests in its history. What began as a peaceful protest led by Gen Zs, it turned into anarchy, overthrew the government, and eventually dissolved
KATHMANDU: Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising left for India on Monday to participate in the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He departed for New Delhi in the afternoon aboard a Nepal Airlines flight. The summit, scheduled from
KATHMANDU: Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam visited hospitals in Kathmandu on Monday to meet protesters injured during the Gen Z movement. She checked on patients at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), and the National Tr
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has fully restored its website, easing the court’s administrative and judicial functions. The IT Department of the Supreme Court resumed complete website operations on Monday, following damage caused by arson and vandalism during the Gen Z protests on
KATHMANDU: The Central Cyber Bureau of the Nepal Police questioned lawyer Swagat Nepal for about six hours on Sunday regarding allegations of cybercrime. Nepal appeared at the bureau’s office in Bhotaahiti following the summons. SP Deepakaraj Awasthi, spokesperson for the bureau,
KATHMANDU: Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising left for India on Monday to participate in the 8th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). He departed for New Delhi in the afternoon aboard a Nepal Airlines flight. The summit, scheduled from
DHAKA: Nepal’s national volleyball team faced its fourth consecutive loss at the CAVA Nations Cup in Bangladesh on Monday. In an indoor match held in Dhaka, Sri Lanka defeated Nepal 3–0, winning the sets 25–18, 25–17, and 25–20. Earlier, on Sunday, Nepal lost 3–0 to Afghanistan,
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of possible snowfall and rain across Nepal starting Monday night and continuing for the next three days. A special weather bulletin released on Monday cited the influence of western winds and a low-pressure system
LALITPUR: KIST Hospital in Lalitpur became tense after relatives of a pregnant woman, who died allegedly due to medical negligence, surrounded the facility in protest. Angered family members broke through police barricades and caused damage to the hospital premises. Police used t
KATHMANDU: Acting President of Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has stated that the party’s ongoing Central Working Committee meeting will decide in favor of holding the regular general convention on schedule. Addressing the demand for a special convention, Khadka confirmed
KATHMANDU: The National Doctors’ Association Nepal (NDAN), aligned with the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), has drawn the government’s attention to the appointment of Dr. Sudha Sharma as Minister of Health and Population. In a statement signed by spokesperson Dr. Arun Upreti, the
CHITWAN: Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has emphasized that there is no alternative to holding peaceful elections to steer the country toward prosperity. Speaking to journalists, he said that given the recent challenge
ARGENTINA: Argentina’s President Javier Milei has led his party to a sweeping victory in Sunday’s midterm elections, cementing his control over Congress and bolstering his ambitious plan to overhaul the nation’s struggling economy through radical spending cuts and free-market ref
KATHMANDU: The Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav’-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has announced a series of nationwide protests culminating in a mass rally in Kathmandu on November 6. The party plans wall writings until October 29 and has outlined demands including an all-party inter
KATHMANDU: From cities to villages, hospitals’ Outpatient Departments (OPDs) are increasingly crowded with patients suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer. These are slow-developing illnesses that rarely le
KATHMANDU: Nepal continues to grapple with a steady rise in dengue cases, with 144 new infections recorded nationwide in the past week. Previously limited to the monsoon season, dengue transmission has now persisted through the end of October, heightening public health concerns.
KOLKATA: Direct flights between India and China have resumed after a four-year suspension, marking a significant step toward the normalization of bilateral relations between the two Asian neighbors. On Monday, IndiGo flight 6E 1703 from Kolkata landed in Guangzhou, southern China
KATHMANDU: Acting President of the Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said the Chhath festival has greatly contributed to promoting social goodwill, harmony, and national unity, along with helping build a prosperous society. Extending his best wishes on the occasion today
KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver in the domestic market dropped today compared to yesterday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has been set at Rs 239,900 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market on Monday, fo
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Valley police have launched a ‘sweep operation’ to recover weapons looted during the Gen Z movement. The operation, which began on Sunday, aims to locate the stolen arms, according to AIG Dan Bahadur Karki, Chief of the Valley Police. “This is a security-
TAPLEJUNG: Climbing activity has recently picked up in the Himalayan region of Taplejung. In late September, two French nationals successfully completed the first ascent of the 6,808-meter “White Wave Peak.” According to Tenji Sherpa of Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expedition, t
KATHMANDU: Narayan Prasad Dahal, the Chairperson of the National Assembly, has voiced his conviction that the Chhath festival will significantly contribute to enhancing social and cultural harmony, as well as fostering national unity. On the occasion of Chhath festival 2082, he c
KATHMANDU: Last year, the Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN) received financial assistance of Rs 78 million from donor agencies for various projects. During the same period, the National Association of Rural Municipalities in Nepal (NARMIN) received over Rs 35 million. Any soc
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has expressed heartfelt apologies for being unable to attend Chhath festival celebrations this year. In a Facebook post, Thapa wrote that he regrets missing public events, including Dashain, Tihar, and Nepal Sambat festivit
KATHMANDU: Six individuals accused of trafficking the kidneys of poor and Dalit Nepalis to India have been sent to jail for further investigation. The Kathmandu District Court on Sunday ordered their remand in judicial custody pending trial. Among those sent to prison is 37-year-
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire has highlighted the urgent need to turn the country’s challenging situation, which arose following the Gen Z movement, into peace and stability as quickly as possible. On the occasion of Chhath Festival 2082
KATHMANDU: Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has conveyed his best wishes for the Chhath festival to instill a sense of nationalism among the citizens. On the occasion of Chhath festival–2082 BS, he shared a message of best wishes today, stating, “I hope the Chhath festival
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one U.S. dollar has been fixed at Rs. 140.26, and the selling rate at Rs. 140.86. Similarly, the buying rate for one European Euro is Rs. 163.07, a
KATHMANDU: ‘We get to see the special, miraculous play of the autumn sun in the hide-and-seek of red and yellow colors on our high Himalayan peaks. Such a sight can be witnessed on all the snow peaks like Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Makalu. However, the Ant
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has expressed hope that the Chhath festival will serve as an inspiration for Nepalis to foster national unity, social harmony, and respect for nature. In a message of best wishes on Monday, President Paudel said that Chhath symbolizes purit
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on all sides to treat the upcoming election as a national festival and to participate actively to ensure its success. Extending her greetings on the occasion of the Chhath festival on Monday morning, Prime Minister Karki urged ci
KHARTOUM: The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have claimed full control of El-Fasher, a major city in western Sudan, in what appears to be a decisive moment in the country’s ongoing civil war. In a statement posted on social media, the RSF said it had seized El-Fasher “fr
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KATHMANDU: The government has urged people planning to travel to Himalayan and high hill regions to obtain necessary information from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology before setting out on their journey. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (ND
KATHMANDU: Today marks the main day of Chhath Parva—Kartik Shukla Shasthi—when devotees worship and offer arghya (holy offerings) to the setting sun with full rituals. Observers of the fast begin their day with a ritual bath and spend the entire day fasting without water, conclud
TOKYO: Japan’s space agency successfully launched Sunday its most powerful flagship H3 rocket, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the HTV-X1
Bhisma Raj Ojha/RSS KATHMANDU: A recent study conducted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has found the Dudh Koshi river basin and the Everest region – which was hit by five significant glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in less than 50 ye
KATHMANDU: On Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the transfer of Chief District Officers (CDOs) across 36 districts. Key postings include Rupandehi, Kailali, Mahottari, Parsa, Banke, and Bardiya. While some districts have received new CDOs, others saw a reshuffle of e
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to step up its election-focused activities. In a secretariat meeting held at the party office on Sunday, the party, identifying itself as a democratic organization, decided to concentrate all its attention on the upcoming
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police has recommended five Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) officers for promotion to Deputy Inspector General (DIG). Bhupendra Bahadur Khatri ranks first on the recommendation list, followed by Sanuram Bhattarai, Om Prasad Adhikari, Shekhar Khanal, and
KATHMANDU: In the 15th round of the ICC World Cup League 2, Nepal suffered a 106-run defeat against the USA in the first match. Chasing a target of 263 set by the USA, Nepal was bowled out for 156 runs in 39.1 overs. For Nepal, Aasif Sheikh scored 37, Bhim Sarki 29, Aarif Sheikh
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Ends Higher on Sunday, Gains
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all parties engaged in peaceful demonstrations to exercise restraint. In a statement released today by spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel, the NHRC urged the government to respond appropriately and promptly to th
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal will be visiting the Madhesh Province to take updates of peace and security situation and the electoral preparations. He will be leaving here for Janakpur on Monday along with Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies and for Law, Just
KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam has officially assumed her duties. Upon taking office, she announced her first decision: providing psychological counseling services to those injured during the Gen Z demonstration. Speaking to jour
KATHMANDU: The five-star Taragaun Regency Hotels (Hyatt Regency Kathmandu) has announced that it will resume operations as soon as possible after reconstruction, following significant damage incurred during the recent Gen Z movement. In a statement issued on Sunday, the hotel’s E
GORKHA:Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ Coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has emphasized that the constitution and democracy must be safeguarded and advanced through elections. Speaking at a cadre meet-and-greet and training program organized today by th
Mustang, which has become synonymous with natural beauty and tourism, is currently experiencing a traffic jam. The day after Bhai Tika, a record-breaking nearly seven thousand tourists arrived, and the roads from Ghansa, Marfa, Jomsom to the Muktinath area were packed with vehicl
MANANG: Three people have died of altitude sickness in different parts of Narpabhumi Rural Municipality, Manang district. According to the District Administration Office, the victims were working as porters and guides for tourists in the high Himalayan region. The deceased have b
KOLKATA: India and China resume direct flights on Sunday after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia’s giants cautiously rebuild relations. The neighbours — the world’s two most populous nations — remain strategic rivals competing for
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army team, which won a gold medal at the international military exercise “Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025” held in the United Kingdom, has been honored in Kathmandu. In a special ceremony organized at the Army Headquarters on Sunday, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS)
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has sought clarification from the government over its decision to recall 11 Nepali ambassadors from various countries, issuing separate orders for discussions on interim relief. A single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi on Sunday directed both sides—the p
MYAGDI: A team of differently-able people has successfully trekked to the base camp of Mt Annapurna. Under the initiative of the local Disabled Network of Annapurna Rural Municipality, nine people with six types of disabilities set out on the trek from Humkhola in Narchyang on Oc
KATHMANDU: Nepal has incurred a trade deficit of nearly Rs 400 billion in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, while gold imports surged sharply, reflecting growing investor interest amid rising prices and limited supply. According to the Customs Department,
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 5.19 points on Sunday, the first trading day after the Tihar festival, closing at 2,509.04 points. Total turnover stood at Rs 2.661 billion, slightly lower than the last trading day before Tihar on October 20, which record
KATHMANDU: Nepal has participated in the Falcon Cup International Traditional Archery invitational competition and the 10th ‘Zhengji Cup’ Archery invitational competition held in Lijiang city, Yunnan province, China. According to Kathmandu Zhengji Traditional Archery, 160 players
KATHMANDU: Sudha Sharma Gautam and Bablu Gupta were sworn in as Minister of Health and Population and Minister of Youth and Sports, respectively, today at Shital Niwas, the President’s official residence. With their induction, Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s cabinet now consists o
KATHMANDU: For the last three years, Nepal’s foreign currency reserve accumulation has been on a continuous upward trend. Up to three years ago, there was concern about whether the country might default due to weak foreign currency reserves. However, that situation has now revers
KATHMANDU: A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking to halt the functioning of the commission investigating the suppression and arson during the Gen Z movement. The petition, filed by advocate Bipin Dhakal, names Gauri Bahadur Karki, chairman of the commission,
BHAIRAHAWA: A Thai AirAsia flight carrying 17 passengers landed at Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa today, marking the resumption of international flights. The flight, originally scheduled to arrive at 12:15 PM, touched down at 12:48 PM. The Airbus A320 narrow-bo
KATHMANDU: Dalit activist Khagendra Sunar, initially recommended for the position of Minister of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, has had his name removed at the last moment amid widespread criticism. Following the backlash over Sunar’s recommendation, Prime Minister Sush
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Police have arrested four more individuals in connection with the murders of police officers at Maharajganj Police Circle and Koteshwor Police Post. The arrested include Rajiv Gurung from Tanahun, Yunik Shrestha, Sumit Titung from Sarlahi, and Deepak Magar fr
KATHMANDU: Riding on a massive 95-run partnership between Milind Kumar and Smit Patel, the United States posted 262 for 6 in their 50 overs, setting Nepal a target of 263 in their ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 clash. Batting first after losing the toss at Dubai International Cri
KATHMANDU: Nepal has been knocked out of the race for the CAVA Cup Men’s Volleyball title. In the fourth match held on Sunday at the indoor hall in Dhaka, Nepal suffered a straight-set 3–0 defeat against Afghanistan. This marks Nepal’s third loss in the ongoing tournament. Earlie
KATHMANDU: Khagendra Sunar from Dailekh, who has been recommended as the Minister for Labour and Employment in Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s cabinet, has been publicly linked to multiple controversies. It has been revealed that a warrant for his arrest was issued by the District
GANDAKI: The book ‘Nepal Art Journey’ by artist Nagen Singh Thakuri, who is engaged in a grand campaign to introduce the country through art, has recently been released in the market. The book showcases 101 tourism destinations across the country. The book features artistic repre
KATHMANDU: A group of young supporters of the CPN (Maoist Center) has formed a new organization called the Gen Z Red Force. At a press conference held in Kathmandu on Sunday, they announced that the group has already appointed coordinators in 65 districts and across all seven pro
KATHMANDU: The Nepali film Jerry on Top, which premiered in Nepal on October 17, is set to be released in Canada. The Canadian distribution and promotion will be handled by Prachaar Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Ashish Puri, director of Prachaar Nepal, and film producer Bibek Thapa have signed
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s electricity tariff dispute has escalated under Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, who previously served as NEA Managing Director. His insistence on collecting overdue “premium” electricity charges has forced 25 industries to halt operations, threatening roughly 15
KATHMANDU: Twelve non-performing contracts towards irrigation have been terminated, the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation has stated. These ‘sick’ contracts had been in limbo for years due to failure on the part of the contractors to carry out the project works under c
At present, the Urban Development and Building Office, with assistance from the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure, is carrying out cleaning, painting, and other preparatory work in the hall.
BAJURA: Due to climate change and shifting weather patterns, the parasitic disease visceral leishmaniasis (VL), also known as kala-azar, which had been eradicated from the Terai and confined to the hills, is now reemerging in Nepal’s Hindu Kush Himalayan region. A recent study co
Principal and interest will be payable on December 7. NRB has repeatedly used such deposit collection instruments to manage long-term liquidity and stabilize market interest rates.
Seriously injured after jumping off the tractor, Pun, died on the spot, according to the police. The tractor driver, 22-year-old Niman Chand, a resident of Madane-1, Aglung, has been taken into custody by the police and further investigation into the incident is underway, the Dis
Similarly, the price of silver has also dropped. Silver declined by Rs 265 per tola and is currently being traded at Rs 2,885 per tola.
Prasai said his campaign would continue peacefully, focusing on financial reform, national unity, and defending Nepal’s sovereignty.
As per the latest division of portfolios, Sunar will head the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Gautam will lead the Ministry of Health and Population, and Gupta will take charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The defeat leaves Liverpool in sixth place, four points behind leaders Arsenal, who host Crystal Palace on Sunday. Brentford climb to 10th following their fourth win of the season.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her Cabinet today by inducting four new ministers, according to sources at Baluwatar.
KATHMANDU: It was the day of Dashain Tika, and when Rabin Songmi Limbu of Pyang, Maijogmai Rural Municipality-6, Ilam, saw bright sunshine, he thought the monsoon was over. Two days after Tika, on October 4, there was a sudden heavy rainfall. Ilam is generally a place that experi
Similarly, a large number of devotees were seen in Pathibhara since morning, shared the committee
BAITADI: With the end of big festivals like Dashain and Tihar, the time for Jatra or fairs has begun in the hilly districts of the Sudurpachim province. Jatras are held in various temples in Baitadi, Darchula, Dadeldhura, Doti, Bajhang and other districts on the full moon day of
POKHARA: After a slow spell in recent months, Pokhara’s tourism sector is once again bustling with visitors. The long Dashain-Tihar holidays, open trekking routes, and favorable weather have attracted a surge of both domestic and international tourists, bringing new energy to the
KATHMANDU: A total of 14 incidents of fire have occurred across the country in a single day. As a result, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people to take special precautions to avoid fires. There has been an increase in fire inciden
At least Rs 5 million will be needed to repair the assembly hall and replace essential equipment. The last Provincial Assembly meeting was held on August 5, and four bills are currently under discussion.
Similarly, tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, with mainly clear skies elsewhere.
Nearly 75% of Canadian exports are sold to the United States, and Ontario is home to much of the country’s automobile manufacturing, meaning the impact of Trump’s tariff hike could be deeply felt across Canada’s industrial heartland.
Authorities said they are continuing to identify and arrest others involved in violent and criminal activities carried out under the guise of the Gen Z movement.
The best times to visit are from mid-September to mid-November and mid-March to mid-May, when the skies are clear, the Himalayan peaks glisten, and the lake’s mesmerizing scenery offers a deeply rewarding experience.
The UAE, with the same number of matches, has only 6 points and ranks eighth.The United States has already played 20 matches and stands second on the table with 28 points.
For Nepal’s industrial community, the report represents more than an audit — it is a moment of reckoning. Years of conflicting directives, inconsistent billing, and bureaucratic inertia have tested the credibility of state institutions.
The statement concluded by calling on all sides to act responsibly in promoting national interest, safeguarding public and national security, and resolving issues through constructive dialogue.
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Approximately 500 people were directly employed by the hotel, which has also been recognized multiple times as a top tax-payer in the tourism sector.
NAFIJ President Menuka Karki, while handing over the report, highlighted that the damages from the protest
According to contractor representatives, about 87 percent of the construction work has been completed, with finishing works currently underway inside the building.
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KATHMANDU: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandrakuber Khapung has pledged that those involved in criminal activities under the guise of the Gen Z movement will face legal action. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu, Khapung said that while the protests have raised various issu
“I still have a good memory of President Trump,” Kim said last month, according to North Korean state media.
During the return journey, Shrestha reportedly faced health issues. Fellow porters brought him to a hotel in Deurali, where he ultimately passed away.
Minister Aryal said the government is focused on maintaining a stable security environment to ensure smooth preparations for upcoming elections.
DADELDHURA: Five passengers were injured when a jeep traveling from Doti to Dadeldhura met with an accident along the Dr. KI Singh Highway. The incident occurred at Machhalikhola in Ganyapdhura Rural Municipality–3 of Dadeldhura district. The jeep (registration number Lumbini Pro
With improved road access and long festival holidays, Mustang is emerging as a top destination for domestic and returning Nepali tourists.
Authorities intervened to prevent escalation. Police has stated that those joining demonstrations without permission will continue to face action.
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The child fallen unconscious was rushed to Birta City Hospital, Birtamod and later to the Snakebite Treatment Centre of Nepali Army at Charaali, but he breathed his last on the way.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected the power supply to 18 more industries for failing to pay the charges for using dedicated and trunk line electricity connections. Earlier, the NEA had cut off power to six industries, and as of Friday night, the to
Officials discussed coordination among security bodies and strategies to strengthen internal security.
JHAPA: In the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2025/26, petroleum products worth Rs 4.48 billion were imported through the eastern border crossing at Kakarbhitta. These imports included petrol, diesel, LP gas, ATF, and kerosene. According to Ishwor Kumar Humagain, Informa
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has begun silver volunteer programme to optimally utilize the knowledge, skill and capacity of experienced and matured citizens aged above 45. KMC has launched the programme to provide citizens with extensive experience in various
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Regarding this matter, the government will hold further discussions with the hotel management on Sunday and take necessary measures.
Nine of the injured are receiving treatment at the District Hospital in Salle, while 18-year-old Juna Budha has been referred to Nepalgunj for further treatment.
Later, I started to understand the Korean language and customs. If someone raises their little finger in Korea, it signifies a loved one. Raising the little finger while pointing toward the place for urination must carry a serious meaning. Which you, the reader, have already unde
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KATHMANDU: Autumn is often beautiful — a season when the weather opens up on one side, and the city comes alive with festive joy on the other. Adding to its splendor, the clear view of the Himalayas enhances Kathmandu’s beauty during this time of year. Such a quintessential autum
The only traditional change following my adoption of vegetarianism has been the discontinuation of animal sacrifices during Dashain and similar religious periods.
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Markets in Janakpurdham are crowded with people purchasing clay and bamboo items, which are considered pure for Chhath rituals.
The Department of Electricity Development stated that, as of now, it has issued a total of 274 permits for the construction of small and large transmission lines across the country.
That is why Dipendra has become the strong self-belief of Nepali cricket. When he is on the field, not only the Nepali players but also the cricket supporters feel that fielding is also an art, and Dipendra is a true artist.
In 1961, supporting King Mahendra
According to the Division, there is a chance of light rain/snow at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous areas of Koshi province.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for Saturday. According to the bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 140 rupees 26 paise and the selling rate has been fixed at 140 rupees 86 paise. Similarly, the buying rate of one European Euro
DHAKA: Bangaldesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has concluded its trial proceedings against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, allegedly of crimes against humanity, and has scheduled the announcement of its verdict on November 13, Dhaka Tribune reported. Former PM Sheik
KATHMANDU: Six people have died in separate incidents in various districts of the country in the last 24 hours. A report from Bhajani in Kailali district said three people, including twin sisters, drowned in a canal at Pathraiya Gujaruwa of Janaki rural municipality-5 in Kailali.
DHANUSHA: The Madhesh province government has announced additional public holiday for October 28, the fourth day of Chhath festival. Issuing a notice about public holiday today, the Ministry of Home, Communications and Law under the province decided to announce public holiday acr
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KATHMANDU: The secretariat of Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding unification with any political party. The clarification comes amid growing discussions about a possible merger betwee
KATHMANDU: After a gap of six years, Nepal’s national women’s football team faced Iran again but failed to replicate their past success, conceding a comfortable 3–0 defeat in the Three Nations Cup opener on Friday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, India. The two sides had
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NRB Pulls Liquidity After Loan Dema
RUKUM: At least seven people were killed on the spot when a jeep met with an accident at Jharmare in Banphikot Rural Municipality-7 of Rukum West on Friday evening. According to police, the jeep (registration number Ra 1 Ja 422) was en route from Musikot Khalanga, the district he
KATHMANDU: Nepali national cricket team has once again arrived at the same juncture where it stood two years ago. This team, which has been seeking continuity and stability in the ICC World Cup League-2, has not been able to produce satisfactory performances. With 16 matches of t
KATHMANDU: The preparation for party unity between the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist) has reached its final stage. The Nepal Samajwadi Party (NSP), another party in the Socialist Front, is also agreed on the unity. “Talks are underway to unite all parties inv
KATHMANDU: After suffering consecutive defeats in the first two matches, Nepal has finally secured its first victory in the CAVA Cup Men’s Volleyball Championship. In the third match held on Friday at the indoor hall in Dhaka, Nepal defeated the Maldives in straight sets. Facing
KATHMANDU: Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has called on his supporters to remain calm and avoid spreading hate or negativity amid a recent controversy. In a Facebook status posted on Friday, Lamichhane expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received but urged fans
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s national blind women’s cricket team will play its first match against Sri Lanka in the inaugural Blind T20 Women’s World Cup. This historic tournament—the first-ever women’s blind cricket World Cup—will be held from November 11 to 23 across various cities in In
KATHMANDU: On the first day of the Gen Z movement, on September 8, the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) office in Minbhawan, Kathmandu, was attacked. An angry mob vandalized the department’s building, which is located right next to the Parliament building, the ‘epicenter
NEW DELHI: India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds
KATHMANDU: As the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP-30) under the UN climate framework approaches, Nepal has intensified its preparations. Scheduled from November 10–21 in Belém, Brazil, the summit will focus on reducing fossil fuel consumption, conserving forests, oceans, and
KAILALI: Three young girls drowned on Friday while playing in the Kulariya River, part of the Rani Jamara irrigation system in Kailali. According to Tikapur Police, the victims were 12-year-old Sulochana Upadhyay from Janaki Rural Municipality–5, 10-year-old Nisha Bajgain, and 8-
KATHMANDU: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has clarified that Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal did not enter the main Pashupatinath temple wearing leather shoes. On Wednesday, October 22, Minister Aryal visited the Pashupati area privately with his family and offered pr
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma have issued a circular to local-level committees urging voter registration completion by November 16. The circular instructs Province Presidents of Nepali Congress to increase active partic
KATHMANDU: A heated exchange has unfolded on Facebook between CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. Pokharel accused Minister Aryal of obstructing police action against those responsible for the Gen Z protests, urging that perpetrators o
MAHOTTARI: A joint Nepal-India Chhath ghat has been constructed along the Bigahi River located on the border of Mahottari and Dhanusha. An attractive ghat, about two kilometres long, has been constructed on the bank of the Bigahi River, for convenience of the devotees observing t
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Army, the country’s primary security organization, has completed 32 strategically important road projects, officials report. Manoj Thapa, Director of Military Operations Department, stated that the army has opened over 1,400 kilometers of “pilot tracks” and h
KATHMANDU: Singer Nitu Paudel, who attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol on herself, has died. The 30-year-old passed away Friday morning during treatment at Kirtipur Burn Hospital. Following her death, Paudel’s brother, Ganesh Paudel, filed a police complaint against singe
KATHMANDU: The incident took place on December 8, 2024. A message arrived on WhatsApp from a Nigerian number: “What’s up, friend! I have some good news for you.” Gairidhara-9 (a symbolic name), who works in the management department of an IT company in Kathmandu, replied seven mi
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission (EC) has stated that it is studying the documents of 15 political parties that have applied for registration. Out of these, 10 parties submitted their applications before the announcement of the House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026
KATHMANDU: Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) are preparing to merge before November 16 to contest the upcoming elections as a single party. Talks between the two parties are in the final stages, with no major obstacles repor
KATHMANDU: The film Maijharo has been released nationwide starting Friday, continuing the tradition of Friday releases. Directed by Wilson Bikram Rai, known for his role as Takme Budha, this is Rai’s directorial debut. The movie features lead actors Dhiraj Magar, Miruna Magar, an
Ghimire also revealed that other foreign players will be announced soon, as Karnali Yaks intensifies preparations for the second edition.
Police Inspector Nabin Rai stated that legal formalities were completed in both cases, and the bodies were sent to Damak Hospital for postmortem.
WASHINGTON DC: Fusemachines, an IT company established by Nepali entrepreneurs, has commenced trading on the esteemed Nasdaq stock exchange in the United States of America as of Thursday. The company, which specializes in artificial intelligence and was founded by Nepali entrepre
former Special Court Chairman Gauri Bahadur Karki, has been established to investigate the atrocities and human rights violations that occurred during the movement.
Police said all the injured are receiving treatment at various hospitals, and investigations are ongoing into the causes of the accidents.
Rossington said he is excited to play in Nepal and looks forward to delivering a strong performance for the Pokhara fans in the upcoming NPL season.
The fatal accident comes just a week after a similar bus fire in Rajasthan claimed multiple lives, renewing public concern over road safety and fire preparedness in long-distance passenger buses across India.
KATHMANDU: Abhimanyu Nepal, a 37-year-old resident of Kavresthali in Ward 2 of Tarakeshwor Municipality, Kathmandu, says his father, who has long been on medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol, is now struggling to access essential drugs. The blood pressure medicine A
The centre also highlighted that significant quantities of rice, millet, and maize were exported.
WASHINGTON DC: Fusemachines, an IT company established by individuals of Nepalis entrepreneurs, has commenced trading on the esteemed Nasdaq stock exchange in the United States of America as of Thursday. The company, which specializes in artificial intelligence and was founded by
MUSTANG: The road in the Marpha–Chhairo–Chimang area, part of the Gharapachhong Rural Municipality, is slated for an upgrade. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Gandaki Province has allocated a budget of 10 million rupees for the enhancement of the Marpha–Ch
With this victory, India became the fourth team to reach the semifinals, joining Australia, England, and South Africa.
Locals begin preparations a week in advance as the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
WASHINGTON: The White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. The long-anticipated meeting comes after weeks of uncertainty,
Light rain or snowfall may occur at one or two locations in the hilly and mountainous areas of Gandaki Province.
KATHMANDU: Dirgha Raj Koirala is not an unfamiliar name among those interested in the educational and social history of Nepal. Dirgha Raj, the son of Bishnu Raj Koirala and Man Kumari, was born in Biratnagar on February 22, 1920. Before he turned two years old, due to the deterio
Rescue teams have sent the injured to Sotang Hospital. A police team from Baku immediately began rescue operations, and another team led by an inspector has been dispatched from Sotang, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Manojit Kunwar of Solukhumbu District Police Office.
With that loss, Nepal now faces strong pressure to win today’s crucial match against the Maldives to stay in contention in the competition.
During construction, it will employ around 1,805 workers, and about 115 people will be employed during the operation phase.
“In six months, we can change this country,” he said. “Now we’ll use the Constitution itself to hold leaders accountable.”
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Maharaj, the ground in the Kosi River where people used to drown is now raised by the earthquake, and the water is only one bit (span) deep. The Kosi River bed has become strange due to this earthquake. Bishnu Prasad Padhya, the Birtawar of Chhapki, spoke yesterday, saying he had
According to religious scholar and member of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, Prof. Dr. Devmani Bhattara, worshipping brothers during Bhai Tika brings eternal good fortune and prosperity to sisters, as mentioned in Hindu scriptures.
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Family members of the martyrs, injured youths, and other participants were present at the event.
In such a situation, will Rahul, enthusiastic about the Nepali Gen Z rebellion, use it as a foundation to bring Indian National Congress back to power in India?
Dahal expressed a desire to collaborate with the IPU to further refine parliamentary practices and strengthen democratic institutions.
He further stated, “Without any consultation or discussion with me, false and baseless information has been spread with malicious intent. I strongly refute such claims and urge everyone not to be misled by such rumors.”
On doctors’ advice, he has been referred to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj for further treatment, SP Subedi added.
GENEVA: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday highlighted debt as a major barrier to development for countries worldwide while launching the Sevilla Forum on Debt. “Developing countries face a serious barrier to progress: debt. Borrowing should work for — not against
On the final day of Yama Panchak, sisters apply tika to their brothers, wishing them long life and prosperity, while brothers offer gifts and blessings to their sisters in return.
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KATHMANDU: Today is Bhaitika, the main day of Tihar festival. On this day, sisters traditionally apply a seven-colored Tika on the foreheads of their brothers with devotion, faith, and sincerity, wishing them a long life, good health, and prosperity. After the sisters apply the T
Two years after the Khampa disarmament, on June 5, 1976, King Birendra and his family left for a formal visit to Lhasa. He is the first head of state in the world to visit Lhasa after China occupied Tibet. He visited China nine times. If anyone was China
He expressed his conviction that Tihar significantly enhances the bonds between brothers and sisters, promotes social unity, and encourages collective responsibility.
He also issued a stern warning, saying, “Do not cross your limits again. The people behind Paradygm TV and those involved in the program should be ashamed for trying to destroy my character.”
KATHMANDU: Actress Richa Sharma has said that a great journey of transformation is possible through small steps. She made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Sushila Karki. “A great journey of change begins with small steps,” she stated. Expressing her thoughts after the mee
He also issued a stern warning, saying, “Do not cross your limits again. The people behind Paradygm TV and those involved in the program should be ashamed for trying to destroy my character.”
With the roads now operational, rural residents find it easier to travel, transport construction materials and food grains, and market agricultural and livestock products.
Even when my feet are in the city, my heart is in the village; that
The Division also mentioned that there is a chance of light rain and snowfall at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
On Bhai Tika, brothers and sisters who do not have siblings visit this temple to offer worship, receive blessings, and apply tika.
According to scriptural rules, auspicious rituals should be performed with the moon either in front or to the right side of the performer.
WASHINGTON DC: The United States has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to increase pressure on Moscow to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Following the announcement, President Donald Trump said h
Local resident Bachchan Rana noted that the completed bridge will significantly ease travel for the people of Lajhadi, Shuklaphanta, and Krishnapur.
Admitting that he did participate in the protest and raised his voice against corruption, Basnet said, “Yes, I joined the movement. I protested against corruption. Brothers and sisters came to take photos and videos with me.”
The tragic incident occurred as locals were preparing for the upcoming Chhath festival, casting a pall of grief over the Suryapura and Mayadevi areas.
He also urged young people involved in the Gen Z movement to distinguish between their friends and adversaries, and stressed the importance of unity among all leftist and communist forces within the country.
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Shah’s statement has gone viral on social media, reflecting growing anger and disillusionment toward mainstream politicians.
Om Prakash currently lives in a rented room in Jumla Bazaar. He doesn
The discussion focused on issues concerning the Nepali film and music sectors, and the role of artists in promoting social awareness and national unity.
Nepali peacekeepers also help strengthen diplomatic relations and generate foreign revenue through UN contributions.
Kamal has one sister. Because repeated surgeries are necessary and the wound is slow to heal, he is forced to stay in the hospital even during the festivals. “I would have been so happy if doctors had said he is healed and could go home,” said his uncle.
“You can see his hostility toward those who were attacked and suffered losses,” he said.“Another point is that his hostility is directed at me personally. I have not crossed their limits; I don’t even know where the house is,” he claimed.
Nagendra has also released the album Aawaj, which features his own music set to lyrics by Ramkrishna Bantawa. His compositions have been sung by a mix of established and new-generation artists, including Deep Shrestha, Satya Raj Acharya, Sworup Raj Acharya, Anju Panta, Yam Baral,
The director is also responsible for this confusion, which is caused by the lack of a clear story and a tight screenplay.
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested three individuals accused of misbehaving with Pradeep Adhikari, the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The arrested have been identified as Kokil Shahi from Kavre, Sirjan Adhikari from Ramechhap, and Hem Tamang from S
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to make arrangements for the inclusion of Nepal Sambat on Nepali banknotes. Speaking at a program organized by the National Luminary Shankhadhar Sakhwa Foundation on Wednesday, Prime Minister Karki said she would consult with th
During the assembly, Chair Dahal met separately with parliamentary delegations from the United Kingdom, the People’s Republic of China, and Sri Lanka.
Earlier, Radhika Shakya had visited the burnt house alone. The couple is currently residing in Gundu, Bhaktapur.
“Evidence has already surfaced that the commission’s head was involved in inciting the protests. Therefore, to ensure credibility and impartiality, the existing commission should be scrapped, and a new commission formed under trustworthy leadership,” Pokharel concluded.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Sambat 1146 begins today. This era is celebrated as the New Year by the Newar community. The beginning of the Nepal Sambat has been historically confirmed to have originated from a man named Shankhadhar Sakhwa. However, there is no single consensus on the exact r
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan is intensifying its national expulsion campaign. The campaign is targeting “illegal foreigners.” Officials recently announced the mandated closure of all 54 Afghan refugee villages nationwide. This action follows a key policy shift. On June 3
“We are working within the Constitution to address the Gen Z movement’s call for integrity and accountability,” she said, urging collective effort to safeguard democracy and curb corruption.
KATHMANDU: OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an anticipated AI browser that poses a direct challenge to the market dominance of Google Chrome. Leveraging its base of over 800 million weekly active ChatGPT users, OpenAI aims to accelerate the shift toward AI-driven search,
KATHMANDU: The government of India has donated 81 school buses to educational institutions across 48 districts of Nepal. The donation covers flood-affected districts such as Ilam, Jhapa, and Udayapur in Koshi Province, as well as remote areas including Humla, Mustang, Sankhuwasab
KATHMANDU: At an all-party meeting held Tuesday evening at Baluwatar, Sobita Gautam and Swarnim Wagle represented the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The party denounced the previous UML–Congress coalition as a symbol of misgovernance and arrogance. Wagle said the moral and polit
The road expansion work started in February 2018 with a target of completion in July 2022, and the fourth-time extended deadline is set to expire in July of the coming year.
Currently, KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is mandatory for digital wallets. Following the strict enforcement by NRB, accounts without KYC verification have been recently frozen. Such accounts only become operational again after completing the KYC process.
He appealed for national unity among all political forces favoring change and called for full implementation of the Constitution, serious self-reflection, and commitment to social justice and prosperity.
She also paid tribute to Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who freed indebted citizens over a thousand years ago, inspiring national unity and the foundation of Nepal Sambat.
Nepal Sambat is observed as a historic event that that features the contribution of luminary Sankhadhar Sakhwa in freeing poor Nepalis from financial burden.
KATHMANDU: The Mha Puja (self worship) is celebrated on the fourth day of Tihar festival by Newar community today. It also falls on the Newari New Year which is based on the Newar calendar, Nepal Sambat. Mha Puja literally refers to self worship, making offering to one’s body. Th
There was a time when Nepal Sambat was understood only as the era of the Newar community. Discussing it often led to accusations of trying to spread communal views, and
KATHMANDU: The Department of Electricity Development (DoED) has issued construction licenses to 10 hydropower projects during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with a combined capacity of 241.50 megawatts (MW). According to the department’s report, it has so far grant
Together, the three pujas embody reverence for nature, animals, and agrarian life — the essence of Tihar’s harmony between humans and the divine.
Nine passengers were injured in the collision.The injured are being treated at various hospitals in Chitwan.
The department further noted that there is a chance of light rain or snowfall in one or two areas of the hilly and Himalayan regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Foreign Minister Lavrov added that Russia seeks a “long-term, sustainable peace,” implying that halting the war at current positions would merely create a temporary truce rather than resolve the conflict.
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KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the exchange rate of foreign currencies for today. While the US dollar remained stable according to the fixed exchange rate, the value of the European Euro and the UK Pound Sterling has decreased. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rat
KATHMANDU: Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad on the occasion of the Nepal Sambat 1146 today. In a message of best wishes given today, Vice President Yadav wished peace, prosperity and happiness. He
TRISHULI: Two houses perished in fire occurred at Jalkuni of Kakani rural municipality-1 in Nuwakot district on Tuesday. Entire property in the house- money, jewelries, food grains, clothes and utensils- turned into ashes in the fire. The loss nears Rs 10 million in total, accord
KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos have confirmed the signing of England stars Dawid Malan and Ravi Bopara, along with Pakistan’s veteran pacer Sohail Tanvir, for the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), scheduled from November 17 to December 13. England’s top-order batter Da
KATHMANDU: A cadre of the Youth Association, affiliated with CPN (UML), has been arrested on charges of setting fire to the residence of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari. The arrested individual has been identified as Sonam Thebe, a permanent resident of Sirijangha Rural Muni
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reiterated her government’s commitment to conducting elections on the scheduled date in a peaceful and fear-free environment. She made the statement during a meeting with political parties on Tuesday. “The government is fully committed
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KATHMANDU: Last month, Kulman Ghising said what many Nepalis had been waiting years to hear: contracts for idle or “sick” projects will finally be cancelled. The era of contractors hoarding tenders, stalling for years, and blaming rain or red tape might be nearing its end. Whethe
KATHMANDU: The government led by Sushila Karki and CPN (UML) have each stepped back slightly to open formal dialogue. A month and a week after the formation of the interim government, Prime Minister Karki has invited political parties from the dissolved House of Representatives f
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Government Cuts Budget by Over Rs.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s discussions with political parties have continued longer than expected. After holding four hours of talks earlier in the day with the Gen Z representatives, Karki began discussions with political parties at 4 p.m., which have extended for
On October 14, 2025, police raided a warehouse storing explosive materials (firecrackers) in Tahachal, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-13. During the raid, Indian national Sunil Kumar, aged 48, was arrested. According to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, 1,271 packets
KATHMANDU: Acting President of Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said that his party will participate in the elections if the government creates a suitable environment for the same. Khadka said so while addressing the memorial meeting held today in Surkhet on the 13th da
GENEVA: Maintaining the Gaza ceasefire is critical for delivering life-saving food aid in the territory, the United Nations said Tuesday, repeating a call for all border crossings to be opened. The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10, but
BHAKTAPUR Twenty-seven individuals have been arrested for gambling in Bhaktapur Municipality-4. A team from the District Police Office, Bhaktapur, conducted a midnight raid on Monday at a private residence and detained those found gambling. According to Deputy Superintendent of P
NEW DELHI: Thick smog blanketed India’s capital Tuesday, a day after millions celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali with fireworks that sent air pollution soaring to hazardous levels. Revelers in New Delhi burst firecrackers late into Monday night, filling the air with smoke an
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s first dialogue with political parties since the formation of the interim government on September 12 is currently underway in Singha Durbar. The meeting brings together parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives, along w
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has paid tribute to Bipin Joshi from Kanchanpur who died while in the captivity of the Palestinian group Hamas. Nepali Congress’ Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka stated in a condolence statement today that Joshi’s untimely demise has shocked al
PARIS: Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first former French president to be sentenced to prison. He was given a five-year jail term for allegedly conspiring to receive illegal campaign funds from Libya’s former dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Since World War II, no French leader has been
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki today spent over four hours in Baluwatar engaging with individuals injured during the Gen Z protests. The meeting, which commenced at 10:30 AM, concluded recently. During the discussion, the injured urged the government to take firm action
“State and Church are separate institutions.” King Philip IV may have drawn inspiration for this idea from the writings of Dante and Marsilius of Padua. The famous secular political thinker Dante claims in his book De Monarchia that, “without mediation by way of the papacy,” king
KATHMANDU: Madhav Kumar Nepal, chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist), has advised the government to move forward by building trust with political parties and leaders. Speaking to journalists during a Deusi-Bhailo program on Tuesday in Kathmandu, Chairman Nepal said his party wo
KATHMANDU: As Bhaitika approaches, the number of travelers leaving the Kathmandu Valley has increased significantly. Crowds have been seen at various checkpoints and bus terminals across the valley. From Saturday morning until Bhaitika, around 500,000 people are estimated to trav
DOLAKHA: Four people were injured when a jeep lost control and crashed into a wall in Bhimeshwar Municipality-9, Syasi, Dolakha. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. on Tuesday on an internal road in Ward 9, involving a jeep with the number plate Ga. 2 Cha. 3400. Inspector Shreera
SINDHULI: Bitijor Bhadaure in Sindhuli. Here, the trees in the fields bear fruit heavily: the Junar (sweet orange), which, though sharing the common orange’s scientific name (Citrus sinensis), is celebrated as a distinct indigenous Nepali variety, and the oranges. The memory of T
KATHMANDU: A coalition of Nepal’s leading industrialists has publicly declared their refusal to pay the disputed dedicated/trunk line electricity charges demanded by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The group stressed that this decision is aimed at protecting legal governan
KATHMANDU: The blockbuster Nepali film ‘12 Gaun’, which earned Rs 220 million at the box office last year, has been released on the OTT platform Cinemaghar to coincide with Laxmi Puja. Viewers worldwide can watch the film for Rs 299 via the Cinemaghar app on Google Play Store, Ap
KATHMANDU: Mahesh Bartaula, central committee member of CPN-UML and former chief whip of the party, has accused Home Minister Om Aryal of being the main obstacle to peace, security, and a fair election in Nepal ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives polls. In a Facebook po
KATHMANDU: The government has released Rs 4.858 million to cover emergency medical expenses for those injured during the Gen Z Movement protests. Each injured person is receiving Rs 20,000 in immediate assistance, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. In the first p
NAWALPUR: Following the end of the monsoon, scrub typhus infections are rising in Nawalpur, with 44 cases reported so far, according to the Provincial Public Health Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East). Information Officer Chhabilal Subedi said that as of September 21, only
During the Hamas attack in Israel two years ago, seven other students from Sudurpaschim Province also lost their lives.
Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump praised Takaichi, describing her as a “highly respected person of great wisdom.”
Through this assembly, I would like to draw the government’s serious attention to this matter,” Khadka said.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Nursing Association (NNA) has announced its protest programs, holding a press conference at its central office on Monday. The nurses, particularly those working in private hospitals and medical colleges, have expressed anger over low wages and labor exploitat
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started disconnecting the electricity lines of industries that consumed power through dedicated and trunk lines during past load-shedding periods without paying the required premium charges. https://english.nepalnews.com/s/business/nea-di
Chief Tax Officer Thapa shared that the Office is also focusing on beneficiary-centric tax education while continuing market monitoring and surveillance.
GAZA: Israel has carried out further airstrikes and shootings in Gaza, raising concerns over the sustainability of the fragile US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas. The Palestinian Civil Defence reported that four people were killed in two separate incidents in the al-Shaaf area, eas
KATHMANDU: Tihar means light, flowers, and the vibrancy of colors. The festival is also observed as the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. But its significance extends beyond religious devotion; in Nepal, Tihar is the second largest festival driving
WASHINGTON DC: The United States and Australia have formalized an agreement aimed at boosting supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals. The deal, announced on Monday, is part of ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on China, which currently controls about 70% of rare ear
According to a forensic report sent by Israel’s National Center of Forensic Medicine, Bipin Joshi died from a gunshot wound to the head.
We looked for tea in the market but didn
Reiterating Nepal’s dedication to human rights, good governance, and international cooperation, Dahal urged the global community to work collectively to promote peace, justice, and sustainable development.
NARAYANGADH: Two people died in a scooter accident near the airport area of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-10 on Monday night. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rabindra Khanal of the Chitwan District Police Office, the scooter (Ba. Pra. 06–003 Pa 0692) lost control
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to hold discussions with political parties today regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections. The government has been facing criticism for not consulting the parties on election-related matters. In response, Prime Minister K
There is a chance of scattered rain in a few hilly areas of Koshi and Karnali Provinces. Tonight, weather conditions are expected to remain mostly clear nationwide.
The construction involved Everest Hydro (electromechanical), Machhapuchhre Metal & Machinery (hydromechanical), Ramechhap Sherpa Construction (civil), and South Asian Infrastructure (tunnel).
After fulfilling domestic needs, Nepal exported 1,015 MW of electricity to India during peak hours, compared to only 253 MW exported during the same period last year.
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees is 160 rupees and the selling rate is 160 rupees 15 paisa.
BEIJING: China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an
KATHMANDU: Nepal recorded an all-time high electricity demand of 1,650 megawatts on the evening of Laxmi Puja this year, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The peak load was measured at 6:50 p.m. on Sunday, surpassing last year’s Laxmi Puja peak of 1,602 megawatt
SUDURPASCHIM: The Sudurpashchim provincial government has announced a financial aid of Rs two lakh for the family of Bipin Joshi from Kanchanpur, who tragically lost his life in the Hamas attack in Israel. Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah stated that this aid is being provided a
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KATHMANDU: On the occasion of Laxmi Puja, the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium glowed beautifully on Monday evening. The entire ground lit up after the four newly installed high-mast floodlights were switched on. The lights were illuminated as part of a test run
KATHMANDU: On the auspicious evening of Laxmi Puja, the capital city of Nepal dazzled under a canopy of glittering lights. As households across the Kathmandu Valley celebrated the festival dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the entire city came aliv
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Banks to Remain Open During Tihar H
KATHMANDU: This Tihar, flower prices have soared sharply. With the festival already underway, a single marigold (sayapatri) is being sold for Rs 40–45 in the market. Maya Khatri, a 50-year-old vendor from Dolakha selling garlands on the roadside in New Road, said she had to buy m
KATHMANDU: On the auspicious evening of Laxmi Puja, the capital city of Nepal dazzled under a canopy of glittering lights. As households across the Kathmandu Valley celebrated the festival dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the entire city came aliv
In my previous opinion article in Nepal News, The Failure of the Educated Mind, I wrote about how our education system shapes educated minds who acquire a lot of knowledge but are not always encouraged to think critically. We learn to read, write, and memorize, but not to reason.
KATHMANDU: The premises of Tribhuvan International Airport became deeply somber after the body of Bipin Joshi, who died while in the custody of the Palestinian armed group Hamas, was brought to Kathmandu on Monday. At the memorial service held at the airport, Prime Minister Sushi
CHITWAN: A total of 246 individuals undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district have tested positive for scrub typhus infection. Out of 4,108 individuals who sought medical care at local hospitals, this number was confirmed. Ram KC, the kit controller at the Chitwan
KATHMANDU: Nepal has received foreign investment commitments exceeding Rs 35 billion in the first three months of the current fiscal year. According to the Department of Industry’s monthly report on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), from mid-July to mid-October, a total of 311 ind
During my master’s thesis, I studied soft power and explored how Nepal’s culture and traditions shape its image in the world. What began as an academic project gradually turned into a personal realization. In conversations with bureaucrats, political activists, young entrepreneur
TOKYO: Japan’s ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first woman premier and lifting the Nikkei to a new record. The 11th-hour announcement by the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) came
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Omprakash Aryal has stated that no citizen, including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has the privilege to stay above the law. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after a discussion with those injured during the Gen Z movement at Singha
In June 1952, Mahakavi (Great Poet) Laxmi Prasad Devkota and I returned after walking around Tundikhel. Mahakavi always had an old bicycle with him. We pushed the bicycle and headed towards Bagbazar. We walked through the middle of the Bagbazar road. While talking, we reached Gur
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump at their summit in Hungary if he is invited. Trump and Putin said they would meet in the Hungarian capital, possibly in a matter of wee
KATHMANDU: The body of Nepali citizen Bipin Joshi, who was killed while in the control of the Palestinian armed group Hamas, has arrived in Nepal. The body reached Nepal from Israel at 2:35 PM on Monday. Prime Minister Sushila Karki paid tribute to Bipin Joshi, expressing condole
KATHMANDU: Following the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, which caused significant human and material damage, the Nepal Army has summoned battalion commanders to military headquarters to study the events and prepare reports for future preparedness. Discussions are ongoing wit
KATHMANDU: Ganga Dahal, daughter of Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) and member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has resigned from her position in her father’s secretariat. In a social media post on Monday, she stated that she decided to step down due to continuous
KIMATHANKA: Seven gamblers have been arrested from Khandbari municipality-1 of Sankhuwasabha on Sunday night. Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Sankhuwasabha, Kumar Prasad Mainali, said acting on a tip-off, the seven people were arrested while gamblin
KATHMANDU: As the sun shines over Nepal this afternoon, homes and cities across the country are busy with preparations for Laxmi Puja, the grand festival of light and prosperity that will be celebrated this evening and into the night. It is the third and most vibrant day of Tihar
KATHMANDU: A total of three new political parties have submitted applications to the Election Commission of Nepal for official registration. The Rastriya Gen Z Party Nepal, led by Hira Prasad Soti (Kiran BK), has proposed the crossed khukuri as its election symbol. The party embr
KATHMANDU: Education, Science, and Technology Minister Mahabir Pun has stated that the ministry will take appropriate action based on the recommendations received from the investigation committee on Tribhuvan University’s land. Speaking at a press conference today after assuming
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court will remain open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the Tihar holiday to hear cases related to writs of habeas corpus. According to a notice issued by the Supreme Court administration, hearings will take place on all days during the festival except on Bh
BHAKTAPUR: The prices of Makhamali (globe amaranth) and Sayapatri (marigold) flowers which are essential during the Tihar festival have surged dramatically- from the gardens to the markets. Today, on the occasion of the Laxmi Puja, farmers at Gundu in the district are selling Say
KATHMANDU: As part of the Yama Panchak (the five days of Tihar), Nepal is celebrating the Kukur Tihar (Dog Worship Day) festival today. According to religious scholar Professor Toyaraj Nepal, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the waning moon in the Nepali month of
KATHMANDU: Nepal celebrated Kukur Tihar, the festival dedicated to dogs, with devotion and joy today. Across the country, homes, streets, and temples came alive with marigolds, incense, and the sound of barking as people honored their loyal companions with flowers, tika, and food
KATHMANDU: I cannot say on what day or at what time I first met Mahakabi (Great Poet) Laxmi Prasad Devkota. Since both of us were born in the Dilli Bazaar neighborhood and grew up there, we must have been acquainted since childhood. Despite our acquaintance lasting such a long pe
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan officially implemented a significantly revised barter trade mechanism with Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan, effective from Sunday evening local time. Approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), the new system aims to boost regional c
MAHENDRANAGAR: An elderly person died in an elephant attack in Kanchanpur district today. The deceased has been identified as Shree Prasad Acharya, 70, of Belauri municipality-3, according to Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Sagar Bohara. The incident took
KATHMANDU: The release date for the Chandra Pant-directed film Aa Bata Aama has been confirmed for January 30. The producers announced the date during the auspicious occasion of Laxmi Puja with the release of the film’s poster. The film, produced under the Aarya Entertainment ban
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority (RDA) will install safety barriers along hazardous embankments in three mountainous provinces following a recent rise in road accidents, a senior official said Sunday. K. Chandrakumara, deputy director general of the RDA’s Road Safe
KATHMANDU: Diamond C Myagdeli, a former Maoist combatant from Myagdi, has been promoted to the rank of Section Commander in the Russian army, where he is currently engaged in the ongoing war against Ukraine. Writing on Facebook, Diamond explained that economic necessity forced hi
The Mechi Customs Office surpassed its target in the month of Asoj. It collected Rs 1.52 billion against the target of Rs 1.5 billion, Humagain said.
KATHMANDU: The price of gold in Nepal increased by Rs 300 per tola on Monday. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association set the gold rate at Rs 2,53,500 per tola, up from Rs 2,53,200 the previous day. Silver prices also saw a slight rise of Rs 5 per tola. The p
KATHMANDU: Various programmes are being organized today to mark the 117th birth anniversary of great poet laureate of Nepali literature, Laxmi Prasad Devkota in the country and abroad. Born in 1966 BS, on the auspicious day of Laxmi Puja of the Tihar festival, Devkota passed away
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged one and all to move ahead with firm determination to fulfill the national aspirations of peace, prosperity and good governance. In a message today on the occasion of the Tihar festival along with Mha Pooja, Nepal Sambat 1146, Chha
KATHMANDU: Former Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Deepak Khadka has strongly denied Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal’s claim and media reports alleging that he fled abroad after the Gen Z protests. Speaking at a press conference from his charred residence in Budhani
KATHMANDU: Just a day after Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal claimed that former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka had fled the country, Khadka surfaced in Kathmandu—appearing from his own residence that was torched during the recent Gen-Z Movement protests. In an interview earlier, Mi
The Vice President also expressed hope that the festival would inspire for developing a robust society united by collectivism and aspirations of unity.
KATHMANDU: The body of Bipin Joshi, a young man from Kanchanpur who was killed in Israel, is being brought back to Nepal today. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, his body will arrive in Kathmandu via a Fly Dubai flight. The plane is scheduled to land at Tribhuvan Inte
Except on the day of Bhai Tika, Class A, B, and C banks and financial institutions have been instructed to ensure uninterrupted banking services required for customs clearance and related transactions.
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes on the occasion of Tihar, expressing hope that the festival will further inspire harmony, tolerance, fraternity, good governance, and prosperity among Nepalis. In a message issued today to all Nepali brothers and
This marks only the second fatal incident at Hong Kong International Airport since it began operations in 1998.
The National Bank has stated that this exchange rate can be revised at any time as needed. It is stated that the exchange rate set by commercial banks may differ and the updated exchange rate will be available on the central bank
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This day is also called Narak Chaturdashi. Dog, which is said to have accompanied Dharmaraj Yudhisthir on his journey to heaven in the mythological grand epic Mahabharat, has a close relationship with mankind.
KATHMANDU: The government has decided to form taskforces in all seven provinces to address the problems faced by nurses struggling for fair remuneration. Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population Sushila Karki made this decision during the first meeting of a committee
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MUMBAI: India’s longest-running film celebrates 30 years in the same cinema on Monday, a Bollywood romance so beloved that fans know it simply by its acronym “DDLJ”. First released on October 20, 1995, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, or “The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride” has
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called parties represented in the dissolved Parliament for discussions related to elections. According to Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Prime Minister plans to meet the parties represented in the dissolved Parliament on October 21.
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. PM Karki
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index Rises 16.67 Points, Clo
On August 5 a ‘cloud burst’ occurred in the Himalayan town of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, the bordering Indian state of the far-west. Due to this, five people died when a flood, including debris, hit Dharali village there. The condition of 68 people is still unknown. According to
KATHMANDU: The Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, has debunked CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli’s claim that he did not recommend former Chief Justice Sushila Karki to be appointed as interim prime minister. Presidential Press Adviser Kiran Pokharel said the interim government
TEL AVIV: When people focus on a task, the brain doesn’t just listen differently — it listens smarter. A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that the auditory cortex, one of the brain’s main sound-processing centres, changes how it operates during active engag
TEL AVIV: The body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, who was killed while under Hamas captivity, has been sent back to Nepal. At a solemn ceremony held at Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs paid tribute to Joshi before his repatriatio
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued written directives to the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of all 77 districts, focusing on peace and security, crime control, elections, and effective governance. According to the seven-page directive issued by Under Secretary Rab
WASHINGTON DC: Since its founding almost 250 years ago, the United States has been uniquely fortunate that its military has never once become a threat to its democracy. But that could now change because President Donald Trump is trying to use the military – and the men and women
KATHMANDU: A writ has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the interim government’s decision to recall 11 ambassadors appointed by the previous KP Sharma Oli-led government. The Cabinet had approved the recall on October 16, 2025. The ambassadors to be recalled include Pro
SANKHUWASABHA: The Khandbari-Kimathanka road segment along the Koshi Highway has been reopened to traffic after 80 days. The road had been blocked since August 31 due to landslides in the Samtar and Alphate regions of Bhote Khola Rural Municipality-3. The North-South Koshi Road P
KATHMANDU: Nepal will be represented by seven athletes across five sports at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, scheduled from October 22 to 31, 2025. The competitors are: Sabina Shrestha (badminton), Ruven Thapa (golf), Samita Nepali (judo), Palestha Kakshhapati and Genji Rai
GAZA CITY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Saturday that the war in Gaza would not be over until Hamas was disarmed and the Palestinian territory demilitarised. His declaration came as Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, handed over the remain
KATHMANDU: Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel on Sunday presented the insignia of Lieutenant General to Major General Ganeshkumar Shrestha at the Nepal Army Headquarters. The Army’s Public Relations and Information Directorate confirmed that Shrestha’s promotion was approved by
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KATHMANDU: With Tihar approaching, marigold flowers are in full bloom across farmers’ fields, especially on ridges and slopes, keeping farmers busy with harvesting. The commercial potential of flowers has attracted more farmers nationwide to flower cultivation. However, Nepal sti
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened the week on a positive note, with the index rising 16.67 points to close at 2,503.85. A total of 323 companies saw 6,199,929 shares traded over 28,737 transactions, amounting to Rs 2.79 billion in turnover. Among sectoral indices
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has stated that he did not recommend former Chief Justice Sushila Karki for the Prime Minister post. Speaking to editors, Oli described the current interim government as unconstitutional and said he had only wri
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli said that his mobile phone was seized by the army until interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki was sworn in. Speaking at an interaction with editors organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Oli revealed that the army had confiscated his phon
PARIS: France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is to be jailed Tuesday over a scheme to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run, becoming the first former head of an EU country to serve time behind bars. Sarkozy, France’s right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012, was convic
KATHMANDU: For supporters who follow Nepali domestic football, Birsana Chaudhary is no longer a name to be forgotten. Representing the Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in the Deputy Mayor Cup National Women’s League Qualifier, which was concluded in October 2021 and crowned champi
KATHMANDU: Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a seven-member squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, with Sharad Bheshwakar as captain. The squad retains last year’s captain Sandeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, and Rashid Khan, while Basir Ahmad, Adil Alam, and Rupesh Singh make their
DHANGADI: A tractor carrying fertilizer overturned in Dhobeni Khola under Lamkichuha Municipality, killing three people and injuring nine others. The tractor, traveling from Bardgoriya Rural Municipality–4 toward Chisapani went out of control, according to Police Inspector Lokend
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Toshima Karki has expressed objections to the recent expansion of the party secretariat. The party appointed Sobita Gautam, Ganesh Parajuli, Shishir Khanal, and Hari Dhakal as new secretariat members, prompting Karki to call for pa
KATHMANDU: The annex building of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) headquarters in Babarmahal has been approved to be handed over to the Kathmandu District Court. The decision was made by the authority’s board of directors, confirmed by General Manager Pradeep Adhikari
KABUL: Afghanistan and Pakistan reached an immediate ceasefire after week-long deadly clashes along their 2,600 km border. The truce, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye during talks in Doha, was announced on Sunday. Both sides agreed to set up monitoring mechanisms for lasting peace.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on all citizens to register in the voter list to secure their right to vote. Posting on social media, she said, “The government is preparing to hold parliamentary elections on March 5, 2026. I urge everyone to register in advance
MANANG: The Himalayan district of Manang is now enjoying clear weather after the monsoon season concluded. With the onset of clear weather, foreign tourists begin arriving, signaling the start of the primary tourist season. In the first one and a half months of this year’s season
KATHMANDU: The government has spent just 18.56 percent of the Rs 1.964 trillion annual budget by mid-October, according to the Office of the Financial Comptroller General. Recurrent expenditure reached Rs 256.80 billion, which is 21.75 percent of the total target of Rs 1.80 trill
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against former Additional Health Secretary Dr. Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra and 14 others at a Special Court, claiming damages of Rs 140.69 million. The case involves alleged irreg
KATHMANDU: The government has formed a 14-member committee to address the demands of nursing professionals regarding fair remuneration. The committee is led by Health Ministry Additional Secretary Prof. Dr. Shreekrishna Shrestha. The move follows protests by nurses from various p
CHITWAN: The construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Bharatpur is now 40 percent complete. The project is being carried out by Bharatpur Metropolitan City with support from both provincial and federal governments. Ghanashyam Mishra, an engineer with Bha
PATAN: Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Centre) general convention organizing committee, emphasized that the current state of the nation is both exceptional and complex, asserting that the party’s duties have become more pressing during these try
GAZA: Gaza’s media office has accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement with Hamas 47 times since the truce began in early October, resulting in 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries. “These violations include direct gunfire on civilians, deliberate shelling, and arres
KATHMANDU: The film Maijharo, a drama exploring the culture and social reality of the Eastern Hills, has been cleared for screening. The Central Board of Film Censor viewed the film and issued a Universal certificate, allowing all audiences to watch it when it releases on this co
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress delegates who had previously submitted signatures demanding a special general convention have issued a fresh six-point appeal, raising concerns over the ongoing central committee meeting. At a press conference on Sunday in New Baneshwar, the delegates u
KATHMANDU: The price of gold fell by Rs 4,800 per tola in the Nepali market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, gold, which had reached an all-time high on Friday, dropped on the first trading day of the week to Rs 253,200 per tol
KATHMANDU: On the occasion of Kaag Tihar festival today, artist Ramesh Dulal ‘Kage’ held the ’22nd Crow Conference’ in front of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum gate in the capital. At the programme organised jointly by Top Rajdhani Rodhi and Green City Hospital Basundhara, Dulal sh
KATHMANDU: “Bank Pani, Sathi Pani Ramro Pani, Hamro Pani” “(The bank too, the friend too Good also, ours also)” This has been the slogan of NIC Asia Bank for 10 years. Praise for the bank’s ‘virtue’ of providing as much loan as anyone needed and investors receiving excellent retu
MYAGDI: A German tourist and his tour guide, who had gone missing in the Dhawalagiri Circuit trekking route, have been found. The Mustang District Police Office stated that the missing persons came into contact on Saturday night. The missing German national Damino Del Phaplo, 32,
SAPTARI: Ramdular Sah, the priest at the Kabir Baba temple located in Rajakpatti, Kachan, Ward No 8, Bodebarsain Municipality, Saptari, has been assassinated this morning. The 73-year-old priest was shot dead by an unknown group at 2:00 am, said Ram Sundar Sah, a family member of
KATHMANDU: The Third Tihar Flora Expo has witnessed transactions of Rs 10 million. The five-day expo organized by Nepal Nursery Entrepreneurs Association held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, concluded on Saturday. Laxmi Maharjan, Vice President of the Association and Expo Coordinat
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) stated that two “narcoterrorists” were killed in a US military strike on a drug-carrying submarine en route to the country, while two other suspects survived and will be repatriated to their countries of origin for
Each district-level integrated election security committee, led by the Chief District Officer (CDO), will be responsible for executing the plan and ensuring the smooth and secure management of election-related activities.
With the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road now blacktopped, travel by two-wheelers has sharply increased.
WASHINGTON DC: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across major US cities on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies, marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations since his term began. Massive turnouts were reported in New York City, Washingt
Similarly, The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been fixed at Rs 160 and the selling rate at Rs 160.15.
KATHMANDU: The weather across Nepal during Tihar, the country’s second-largest festival, is expected to remain generally fair. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), the influence of westerly winds will bring partial to moderate cloud cover over some hill
Pandey had reached Portugal two years ago via Croatia and was working at a packing company in Sintra.
KATHMANDU: The Kaag Tihar Festival is being celebrated today by worshipping and feeding delicacies to the crow. Kaag Tihar is a part of the five-day Tihar festivities which is observed on the 13th day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik each year as per the lunar calendar.
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know today: Tih
The central committee meeting held today expressed grief over the demise of Gautam, NC chief secretary Paudel said.
ILAM: The Mechi Highway, which was blocked due to a landslide caused by rainfall on October 4, is reopened today. According to Chief District Officer Sunita Nepal, the Ilam–Rajduwali road section in Ilam Municipality–9 was opened for traffic from 9:00 PM today after the maintenan
The League-2 series against UAE and the USA will take place in the UAE from October 26 to November 5.
Police said that despite extensive helicopter searches in the suspected area, the duo could not be located, and ground search operations are now being intensified.
Oli further alleged that the state had allowed “armed criminals in police uniforms” to infiltrate polling areas, questioning whether the government had made “some sort of deal with criminal groups.”
KATHMANDU: Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) Coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said that no revolution can be institutionalized without clearly identifying friend and foe. He urged Gen Z activists to recognize their true allies in the
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Dhungana stated that the new party aims to unite Gen Z activists and move forward in an organized and collective manner to achieve their political objectives.
ISLAMABAD: More than 70 militants have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes along the border with Afghanistan. According to security sources, the operation targeted members of the banned militant outfit Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The air raids were conducted in North and Sou
The Prime Minister also briefed the meeting on ongoing dialogues with various political parties.
MYAGDI: A motorable bridge has been constructed over the Setokhola stream in Thasang Rural Municipality–3, Mustang, under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala section of the Kali Gandaki Corridor roadway, a national pride project, connecting China and India. The Beni–Jomsom–Korala Road Project
KATHMANDU: Minister for Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has pledged to make the Town Development Fund (TDF) more effective by expanding its scope and jurisdiction. Speaking during a briefing on the Fund’s activities today, the Minister emphasized that the Fund, which operates
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two Indian nationals on charges of abduction and holding a person hostage. The arrested have been identified as Paramprit Singh, 24, and Labaprit Singha,28, both from Punjab, India. A team from the District Police Range, Kathmandu apprehended them
In Friday’s session, a total of 25 members—including central, invited, and provincial invited members—shared their views.
KATHMANDU: Rima Joshi picking velvet flowers for sale in Bhaktapur’s Gundu. Photo: Bikram Rai/ Nepal News Bhaktapur: With the festival of Tihar approaching, vendors in the Gundu area of Bhaktapur have begun harvesting velvet flowers (locally known as makhmali) for sale. On the da
KATHMANDU: Actress Laxmi Bardewa, who began her journey from music videos and established herself in films, has appeared in several notable Nepali movies including Ghampani, Mr. Jholey, Bulbul, and Selfie King. Her portrayal of a tempo driver in Bulbul received wide acclaim for i
Among those injured in the vehicle collisions, 13 are being treated at National City Hospital, four at Chitwan Medical College, and four at Janata Care Hospital. Further details of the incident are still awaited.
Let’s now discuss how to evaluate the movie’s themes, characters, and plot lines. Things start to become extremely fascinating from this point on. Examine the narrative and make an effort to spot the primary issues that the filmmaker is addressing.
KATHMANDU: Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepali Hindus is beginning from today. Also known as Yama Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of Yama Panchak is observed as Kaag Tihar by feeding crows, regarded as messengers of both good and bad tiding
SIRAHA: “It’s Langlati. It’s very delicious, made with khuwa (a dense, unsweetened dairy food made by boiling milk and reducing it until the moisture evaporates, leaving a solid mass of milk solids),” insisted Ashok Yadav, a social worker from Siraha. It hadn’t been long since th
Police said rescue efforts are ongoing and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has requested banks and financial institutions to keep banking services open for customs clearance and related transactions even during the festival holidays, except on the day of Bhai Tika. The central bank issued a circular to Class A, B, and
The lingering charm of that paan, the Daharabiriya’s silk handkerchiefs, and the fun of the Raunak fair still persist!
The meeting was attended by Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel, officials from the Ministry of Finance, embassy representatives, and IFC delegates.
Nepali supporters have once again started seeing the future of Nepali cricket under Rohit
Prabhat notes, “I was drawn to Newar culture partly because of their extraordinary communal feasts. Brahmin gatherings are simple, but Newar feasts involve music, food, and drink, which captivated me.”
During the reign of King Rana Bahadur Shah, a Maithili Brahmin woman came from Janakpur for the Darshan (visit) of Pashupatinath. Fascinated by her beauty, Rana Bahadur married her on the condition that their children would be given charge of the kingdom. This is what K.I. Singh
Prabhat notes, “I was drawn to Newar culture partly because of their extraordinary communal feasts. Brahmin gatherings are simple, but Newar feasts involve music, food, and drink, which captivated me.”
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Administration Office has announced that traditional Deusi-Bhailo programs — a major part of Nepal’s Tihar festivities — will only be allowed until 9 p.m. this year. In a public notice issued Friday, the administration prohibited any Deusi-Bhailo
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Administration Office has issued an order banning protests, demonstrations, and public gatherings of more than five people in several key areas of the capital for the next two months. Chief District Officer (CDO) Ishwar Raj Poudel announced the d
TOKYO: Japan’s former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said. Murayama, in office from 1994 to 1996, issued the 1995 statement on the 50th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in which he
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has decided to hold its 11th general convention in Pokhara from December 13–15. According to Party Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam, the decision was made by the 10th full meeting of the central committee. During the meeting, Party Chair KP Shar
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KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has decided not to participate in the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The three-day UML Central Committee meeting, which started on Wednesday, stated that only the re-establishment of the House of Representatives (HoR) can put the country ba
LOS ANGELES: Spotify has partnered with major labels, including Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, to develop “responsible” AI products that empower artists and songwriters. Spotify has announced a new initiative to make “significant investments in A
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Commercial Bank Deposit Rates Decli
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has handed over the responsibilities of Acting President to Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka and taken a break from active politics. Until the upcoming general convention, Deuba will remain a ‘ceremonial’ president while
SIMKOT: The Nyalu road section in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, Humla, has reopened after 12 days since it was blocked. The road was blocked due to snow accumulation due to snowfall and it has been reopened after the snow was cleared. The Department of Infrastructure Development,
KATHMANDU: Nepal has lifted the ICC T20 World Cup Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier title. In the final match held in Oman, Nepal defeated Samoa by 124 runs to complete an unbeaten run and claim the championship. By finishing at the top of the standings, Nepal secured its place in
KATHMANDU: More than two dozen industrialists have appealed to Prime Minister Sushila Karki requesting that their electricity supply not be cut off due to outstanding dues. The entrepreneurs, who reportedly owe billions of rupees for dedicated and trunk lines, submitted a petitio
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has ruled out stepping down from the party leadership anytime soon, while alleging that the current government has repeatedly attempted to imprison him. Concluding the UML’s three-day 10th Central Committee
KATHMANDU: The Indigenous Nationalities Commission on Friday submitted its annual report before President Ramchandra Paudel. The report is for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2024-25). Commission Chair Ram Bahadur Thapamagar presented the document before the Head of the State amidst
KATHMANDU: It has been found that the Melamchi Drinking Water Project sold pipes worth Rs 8 million that were intended for pipeline extension in the Kapan area of Kathmandu. According to the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), employees of the Store Sec
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s crime index rose 11.1 percent in 2024, with 58,255 cases reported, official data showed Thursday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement that the increase was largely driven by property crimes, which surged 12.4 percent to 47,188
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai has advised party Chairman KP Sharma Oli to hand over leadership smoothly, calling it a key aspect of party reorganization. Speaking at the 10th Central Committee meeting on “Today’s Crisis and Party Reorganization,” Bhattarai said
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission, Nepal has submitted its annual report for the fiscal year 2024/25 to President Ramchandra Paudel. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari handed the report to the President at a ceremony held today at the Office of the President
Dear Gen Z, On behalf of my generation, I offer you a sincere apology for leaving behind a country wounded by our own failures: politics drenched in corruption, an economy left barren, an environment in crisis, and a society where wealth rules and justice sleeps. You will have to
KATHMANDU: The government has approved a master plan to build an international-standard cricket stadium at Tribhuvan University (TU) campus in Kirtipur. The Cabinet, in its Thursday meeting, designated the project as a national priority, estimating a cost of around Rs 10 billion.
KATHMANDU: During the explosive phase of the Gen Z protests on September 9, the Nepal Army rescued 61 VIPs, including political leaders, by helicopter. In a press conference held in Kathmandu on Friday, the army stated that the rescue operation covered government residences, incl
KATHMANDU: The government has made public the decisions of its Cabinet meeting. Government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, held a press conference on Friday to announce the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting held on Oct
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has stated that the recent Gen Z movement presented significant challenges and stressed that the government must now be fully dedicated to meeting the legitimate aspirations of the people. She made the remarks during a meeting with diplomat
KATHMANDU: During the ongoing central committee meeting of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa, central committee member and immediate past Health Minister Pradip Paudel proposed reforms for generational and structural transformation in the party. He emphasized that the recent Gen Z re
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has emphasized the need to modernize the Nepal Police to keep pace with evolving challenges in crime investigation and technological advancements. He made the remarks during the “70th Police Day and Tribute to Fallen Police Officers” cere
KATHMANDU: Gen Z activist Miraj Dhungana has announced plans to launch a new political party. On Friday, Dhungana posted a video on social media stating that he intends to start a party through the “Garikhana Deu” (Let us make a living in peace) campaign. He said the Gen Z moveme
KATHMANDU: Stating the reconstruction of structures destroyed by vandalism and arson during the Gen Z movement, management of expenditure for elections, and making public expenditure frugal, the government made various decisions on expenditure cuts on September 21. The Cabinet me
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s 43rd executive meeting on Friday turned lively as multiple issues — from the reconstruction of the fire-damaged Singha Durbar to the construction of KMC’s own office building — sparked intense discussion. Ward No. 3 Chair Prem Thapa propos
Speaking at the party’s 10th Central Committee meeting in Lalitpur, central committee member and former lawmaker Thakur Gaire said the current political and organizational situation demands a “leadership handover” to address growing challenges.
KATHMANDU: Gold prices in Nepal soared by Rs 7,100 per tola on Friday, reaching Rs 258,000, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations. The price of 10 grams of gold now stands at Rs 221,195. On Thursday, the price of hallmark gold was Rs 250,900 p
KATHMANDU: Kedar Bhakta Mathema is a popular civic figure, active for four decades in reforming the nation’s public education and health sectors. Mathema, a former vice-chancellor of Tribhuvan University and former ambassador to Japan, is vocal against the prevalent anomalies, po
KATHMANDU: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has lodged an official complaint with FIFA, seeking to overturn Nepal’s 2–0 defeat against Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. ANFA has alleged that Malaysia fielded ineligible players during the match. At the center
KATHMANDU: Interest rates of commercial banks have fallen further for the period from mid-October to mid-November. The average maximum interest on individual fixed deposits dropped by 0.26 percentage points, falling from 5.46 percentage in mid-September to mid-October to 5.20 per
Extending heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family, Prime Minister Karki said that the nation has lost not only an eyewitness to a historic ascent but also a living heritage.
Actress Jasita Gurung trained for a month to portray his guide authentically, working under Sherpa supervision to ensure natural performances.
KATHMANDU: Kedar Bhakta Mathema is a popular civic figure, active for four decades in reforming the nation’s public education and health sectors. Mathema, a former vice-chancellor of Tribhuvan University and former ambassador to Japan, is vocal against the prevalent anomalies, po
The delegation members will engage in the activities of the Standing Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.The delegation members are scheduled to return home on October 26.
KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) has published the results of the old partial and grade improvement examinations for Grade 11. The results were made public on Friday. According to the board, out of 9,934 students who took the old partial exams, 5,916 have passed. S
OKHALDHUNGA: A total of one hundred tuberculosis cases have been confirmed in Okhaldhunga. Data from the District Health Office indicates that these cases have been recorded from the fiscal year 2081/82 BS through to the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS. BibekPokharel, the Informat
KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled the ‘Immediate Reform Action Plan–2082 BS to Enhance the Effectiveness of Public Services’ aimed at the growth and expansion of the industrial sector. This comprehensive plan outlines 20 action points for the industrial sector, 8 for the com
KATHMANDU: As three months of the current fiscal year pass, 43 local levels have not yet presented their budgets. Nationwide, there are 753 local levels that generally announce their annual budgets by Ashar 10 (June last week) each year. The Constitution mandates that the federal
In the transport insurance category, 12 claims totaling Rs 1.63 billion were registered, but none have been paid yet.
The event saw participation from representatives of various countries and international organizations.
Once all comments and queries are addressed, Chairman Oli is expected to deliver a comprehensive response and conclude the meeting.
Nepal, which has qualified for the T20 World Cup for the third time, will play Samoa at Oman’s ground on Friday at 4:15 PM (Nepal time) for the qualifier title.
WASHINGTON DC: United States President Donald Trump has announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet in Budapest within the next two weeks for talks focused on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, saying
Similarly, the department stated that the weather will remain mostly clear throughout the country tonight.
CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli, who was overthrown from power by the ‘Gen Z revolt’ on September 8 and 9, has consistently characterized the incident as the result of a ‘conspiracy’. Continuously questioning the role of security agencies in the two-day incident, UML leaders oft
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the “Gen Z” generation to make history by ensuring the success of the upcoming elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. During a discussion at the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas, with the Prime Minister, interim government mini
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KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting with the Gen Z group in the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel. The discussion took place at the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas. Attendees included Madan Karki, Monika Nirola, Bhojbikram Thapa, Shiva Yadav, Urpajun
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Continues Downward Trend; Tra
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting with the Gen Z group in the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel. The discussion took place at the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas. Attendees included Madan Karki, Monika Nirola, Bhojbikram Thapa, Shiva Yadav, Urpajun
MUMBAI: Actress Shilpa Shetty has decided to cancel her planned foreign trip after the Bombay High Court recently refused to grant her permission, amidst an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case. On Thursday, Shetty’s lawyer informed the Bombay High Court t
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has accelerated the market monitoring during the festival period. KMC and the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control started market monitoring. In course of monitoring the small hotels and restaurants operated in New Ban
Clouds of uncertainty are currently swirling in Nepal’s political sky, and it feels as if their shadow is attempting to cover the entire democracy. In the backdrop of the Generation Z (Gen Z) movement toppling the then-government, forming an interim government, and dissolving the
KATHMANDU: The interim government led by Sushila Karki has decided to recall Nepali ambassadors from 11 countries. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel informed on Thursday that the decision targets ambassadors appointed during the tenure of the th
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has accused certain groups of trying to disturb the election environment. Speaking in Bhaktapur, he said the government will first attempt to persuade such elements but will act firmly if needed. “The government will hold elections on the
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Indian PM Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil within a short period of time, citing efforts to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war. India’s government confirmed ongoing energy talks, prioritizing the pr
KATHMANDU: The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) has submitted its annual report for the fiscal year 2024/25 to President Ramchandra Paudel today. NNRFC Acting Chairman Juddha Bahadur Gurung presented the report to the President at a ceremony held at the Of
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has reiterated that the party’s 15th general convention should be held as scheduled in the month of December, without any delay. Speaking at the central committee meeting today, he asked why Nepali Congress cannot move forward
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has taken a strong initiative to address the problems faced by victims of cooperative scams. She convened a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday, bringing together Cooperative Minister Anil Sinha, Ministry Secretary Kedar Nath
KATHMANDU: The Nepal national football team returned home on Thursday after completing their AFC Asian Cup qualifying matches in Vietnam. The team was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by officials from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). Nepal’s campaign ended i
KATHMANDU: The Chinese Embassy in Nepal officially handed over Jiri Secondary School to Nepal on Thursday as part of China’s “Ten Gift Schools” initiative. The program aims to provide improved learning environments for Nepal’s youth. The embassy emphasized that China remains a st
KATHMANDU: Three young girls drowned this afternoon while fishing in the Sisne River in Gauradaha Municipality-9, police reported. The deceased have been identified as Sushma (7) and Swikriti (9), daughters of Anju Magar, and Roshni (11), daughter of Nirmala Pariyar. According to
MANTHALI: The Tilganga Surgical Community Eye Centre in Manthali has completed the construction of a state-of-the-art health facility. The new building was officially opened today during a ceremony held at the site. The two-storeid, 15-room structure, which cost a total of 15 mil
KATHMANDU: The Nepali stock market extended its decline on Thursday, the last trading day of the week. The NEPSE index fell by 18.40 points to close at 2,487.17. The Sensitive Index, tracking Class “A” companies, also dropped by 1.73 points to 435.29. Today, 311 companies traded
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has instructed authorities to immediately address the concerns of protesting nurses. She summoned Health Secretary Dr. Bikash Devkota on Thursday and directed him to resolve the issues without delay. Holding responsibility for the Ministry
KATHMANDU: Kanchha Sherpa, a member of the first successful Mt Everest climbing team, has passed away at the age of 92. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa reached the summit of Mount Everest in May, 1953. Sherpa was involved as a porter in that expedition team and he had re
KATHMANDU: The country is currently on a critical journey following the Gen Z movement. The responsibility for steering this journey to its destination falls squarely on the Sushila Karki government. The situation is so complex that if the government fails, the nation will lose.
KATHMANDU: The shooting for the film Lali Bazaar has officially commenced. The project began its principal photography by holding an auspicious ceremony in Rajapur, Bardiya on Wednesday. The production is being directed by Yam Thapa. The movie has a 35-day shooting schedule and s
DHAKA: Bangladeshi prosecution lawyers demanded on Thursday that fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina receive the death penalty in her trial for crimes against humanity. Hasina has defied court orders to return from India, where she fled last year, to face charges of ordering
TOKYO: Japan has confirmed seven deaths caused by bear attacks so far in fiscal 2025, which started in April, the highest since records began in fiscal 2006, according to the Environment Ministry. The bear-related death toll surpassed the previous record of six logged in fiscal 2
KATHMANDU: A new political party, Gatisheel Loktantrik Party, has been registered at the Election Commission under the initiative of Buddha Air’s Executive Chairman Birendra Bahadur Basnet. The party’s president is Dr. Dinesh Prasai, a sociologist and entrepreneur who also serves
MAHENDRANAGAR: Jitendra Prasad Sonal has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Madhes Province, taking the oath of office and secrecy in Bhojpuri language before Province Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari at the Provincial Chief’s Office in Janakpurdham. Sonal, a provincial assembly
An agreement has been reached for immediate provisional use, following the Prime Minister’s guidance for coordination between the court and the authority.
They have been referred to Palpa for further treatment, police inspector Jhalak Prasad Sharma said. Police said further investigation into the accident is underway.
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against Madhesh Province Assembly member Saroj Kumar Singh of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) and 15 others at the Special Court in Kathmandu. The charge sheet was submitted
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission of Nepal has begun formal consultations with political parties as part of its preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. The discussion, chaired by Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari,
Police have also requested the public to immediately inform the nearest police station or call the Nepal Police hotline at 100 if they have information about unidentified newcomers or fugitives believed to be hiding in their area.
The outcomes from NCDRR 2025 will inform the upcoming National Disaster Report, serving as a roadmap for translating policy into practice.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump confirmed he authorized CIA covert operations inside Venezuela on Wednesday, a highly unusual public acknowledgement. Trump justified the authorization by citing two primary concerns: that Venezuela is emptying its prisons into the US and the
Confident about the Maoist Centre’s future, he said analysts expect the party to emerge as a leading force in upcoming elections and urged members to prepare and contest as a united front.
KATHMANDU: Two youths stand stiffly at the entrance of the Assembly Hall of Diprung Chuichumma Rural Municipality in Yangsolatar, Khotang. They are wearing a uniform that is a mix of dark green and brown and a beret cap. Another youth wearing the same uniform enters the hall behi
On Wednesday, the price of hallmark gold had been Rs 248,900 per tola.
KATHMANDU: CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Ganesh Shah has left the party. He served as a secretary before the dissolution of the party’s central committee. He cited the party’s failure to convey a message of unity as the reason for leaving. Shah had previously merged his own CPN (Uni
The festival imparted a message of strengthening Nepal-India friendship through cultural dances, music, poetry, and amicable cultural exchanges.
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress Central Committee meeting is set to reconvene on Thursday afternoon at 1 PM at the party’s central office in Sanepa. The meeting, which began on Tuesday, will continue its discussions today. Before the Central Committee meeting, the party’s Executiv
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission will hold discussions with political parties today. The talks aim to encourage parties to actively participate in the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled by the government for March 5, 2026. For the discussions, parties have be
Tensions between the two neighbours have sharply escalated in recent months, with recurring border skirmishes and mutual accusations of harboring armed groups undermining fragile regional stability.
Tonight, the weather is expected to remain mostly clear across the country, the Division added.
Nepal’s Ambassador to the United States Lok Darshan Regmi, Economic Consular Yug Raj Pandey, members of the minister’s delegation, and senior ADB officials were also present at the meeting.
In Wednesday’s meeting, Chair Oli proposed holding the party’s 11th General Convention in Pokhara from December 12 to 14.
Carrying two points from the group stage into the Super Six, Nepal had earlier edged past UAE by one run and Qatar by five runs.
KATHMANDU: The Satsang Nepal has contributed one million rupees to the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund. A team led by Satsang Nepal Chair Krishna Prasad Sitaula, also a member of the National Assembly, today reached the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Offic
KATHMANDU: Arjun Bahadur Shahi, who had been intimidating senior government officials under the banner of the “Gen Z” movement, has been arrested in Kathmandu. According to Kathmandu District Police spokesperson SP Pawan Bhattarai, Shahi was taken into custody from Koteshwor on W
KATHMANDU: For the team captain Rohit Kumar Paudel, the moment Nepal once again reached the ICC T-20 World Cup is an experience beyond words. Sharing his joy on social media, he says, ‘We dreamt, we believed, and finally, we achieved success.’ Now Nepal will fly its flag in the T
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KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petrol. NOC decided to cut the price of petrol by Rs 2 per liter. According to NOC, the new rate will come into effect from Wednesday midnight. After the adjustment, the price of petrol in the Kathmandu Valley has be
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli, who was the head of the government when the Gen Z revolt took place on September 8 and 9, is surrounded by questions. However, in the political report he presented at the UML Central Committee meeting, which started on Wednesday, Oli h
People of Dharan and stakeholders sometimes protest against the mismanagement at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, and sometimes doctors and staff within the institute stage demonstrations claiming inadequate services and facilities. This process has been going on for a
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a courtesy meeting with Park Tae-young, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, at Singha Durbar on October 15, 2025. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual and bilateral interest.
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Falls by 22.58 Points, 206 Co
MUMBAI: Veteran television and film actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for playing Karna in the iconic TV series ‘Mahabharat,’ has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. The news of his death was confirmed by actor Amit Behl to ANI. Behl, who had known Pankaj for over three decad
KATHMANDU: Telephone service which was obstructed for the past two weeks at Barekot in Jajarkot district has resumed after repair and maintenance. The telephone service was obstructed after a lightning on September 9 damaged a Nepal Telecom tower at Ratankot of Barekot rural muni
KATHMANDU: The public has been urged to immediately report any suspicious or unwanted incidents occurring in their homes or communities during the Tihar festival. Issuing a public notice today, the District Police Range, Kathmandu, called on all citizens to celebrate the festival
KATHMANDU: Jitendra Sonal of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) has been appointed the new Chief Minister of Madhes Province. According to Article 168(2) of Nepal’s Constitution, Province Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari appointed Sonal to the post on Wednesday. He replaces Satish
TEL AVIV: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in a Tel Aviv court on Wednesday for the latest hearing in his long-running corruption trial, which opened in May 2020. The prime minister kept a smiling face as he and his entourage of several ministers from his conse
PATAN: The 18th edition of Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition has begun in Lalitpur from today. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), features a total of 90 stalls. Inaugurating the exhibition, Dr Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at th
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Court, under Judge Harka Bahadur Chhetri, on Wednesday ordered former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara to be sent to jail pending trial. The decision came after a hearing on the pre-trial detention. Mahara faces investigation by the CIB for his all
KATHMANDU: Udo Eugen Volz, Germany’s Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy visit to Nepal’s Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Energy, Water Re
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining security, restoring disrupted police infrastructure, and taking action against unlawful activities under the Gen Z Movement. Speaking with journalists at the Ministry of Home Affai
KATHMANDU: Leann Johnston, Ambassador of Australia to Nepal, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Sushila Karki at her office in Singha Durbar today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister and the Ambassador discussed a range of topics of mutual interest, including trade, econ
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has registered multiple writ petitions challenging the dissolution of the House of Representatives, with the next hearing scheduled for October 29 before the Constitutional Bench. On Tuesday, ten petitions were filed demanding the annulment of the Hou
KATHMANDU: On Monday morning around 9:45 AM, a Nepal Yatayat bus blatantly sped through the wrong lane at New Baneshwar. The driver aggressively pushed into traffic, causing immediate panic among drivers of smaller vehicles in the adjacent lane. Two traffic police officers at the
KATHMANDU: A delegation led by Rob Fenn, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Sushila Karki. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the meeting at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ office today involved an exchange o
KATHMANDU: Singer and stage performer Durgesh Thapa departed for the United States on Tuesday evening from Tribhuvan International Airport to begin a musical tour. He will participate in programs across eleven different cities in America. The tour schedule is set to run for over
KATHMANDU: A total of 2,488 delegates of the Nepali Congress have submitted their signatures demanding a special general convention. On Wednesday, leader Guru Ghimire handed over the signatures to Acting Nepali Congress President Purna Bahadur Khadka. According to Ghimire, approx
KATHMANDU: Pushpa kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has commented on the possibility of uniting with the CPN (UML). At a gathering held in Benighat-Rorang, Dhading, Coordinator Prachanda spoke with youth leaders and party activists, emphasizing that
KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court Bar Association has expressed its commitment to assist the government’s campaign to ensure that the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, 2026 are free, fair and impartial. In a meeting with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal today, of
KATHMANDU: On Wednesday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell by 22.58 points, closing at 2,505.58, as share prices of 206 companies declined during the trading session. Despite the overall downturn, 40 companies recorded a rise in their share prices, while 5 companies remained
KATHMANDU: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80, family sources confirmed. Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. Indian authorities told AFP that Odinga collapsed suddenly while walking with family
KATHMANDU: As political dynamics shift in Madhesh Province, two leaders have submitted claims to form the provincial government. On Wednesday, Krishna Prasad Yadav, parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress (NC), and Jitendra Sonal of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party Nepal
KATHMANDU: Qatar broke its losing streak by defeating Japan by three wickets on Wednesday in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia-Pacific Super Six stage. With this result, Oman and Nepal, already topping the points table, have secured their places in next year’s T20 World Cup
KATHMANDU: The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has proposed a mass protest to restore the dissolved House of Representatives. In a political report presented to the party’s Central Committee, Chairman KP Sharma Oli emphasized that there is no alternative to a mass movement. The re
KATHMANDU: The Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) has accused the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) of delaying hydropower IPO and rights share approvals for 28 months, causing losses of over Rs 108.5 billion to the energy sector. At a press meet, IPPAN sai
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has said he learned about the shooting on September 8 only after the death of the student and youth protesters. Presenting his political report at the party’s Central Committee meeting, Oli argued that the prime minister has no legal autho
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has proposed to hold its 11th General Convention in Pokhara from December 13 to 15. Party Chair KP Sharma Oli has suggested organizing the convention in mid-December. According to the UML’s statute, the general convention must be held within six months of
NEW DELHI: At least 20 passengers were killed when an AC bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur in India’s Rajasthan caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. According to local reports, 19 bodies were recovered from the bus, while one injured passenger died later in Jodhpur Hospital. M
CHITWAN: Three workers were killed and two others injured when a wall of the Kisan Feed Industry in Ratnanagar, eastern Chitwan, collapsed on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at around 9:50 a.m. at Shantikunja Tol, Ward No. 12 of Ratnanagar Municipality when the factory s
KATHMANDU: National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal met with President Ram Chandra Paudel today. According to the Secretariat of Chair Dahal, during the meeting held at the Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas, Dahal informed the President about his participation in
MILAN: One in 10 people in Italy lived in poverty in 2024, a study released Tuesday by the national institute of statistics showed, with large families and immigrant households particularly affected. The figure of 5.7 million people, encompassing 2.2 million households and accoun
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the Digital Address System (DAS) in its ward no 26 with an objective to make the ward more technology-friendly. Khyamraj Tiwari, Chairperson of Ward No 26 and Coordinator of the Good-Governance Committee of the KMC, to
KATHMANDU: Banks and financial institutions are now permitted to allocate their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets to support those affected by the Gen Z demonstrations that took place on September 8–9. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made this possible by introducing
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has sounded the alarm over what he described as a growing reactionary trend in Nepal, warning that failure to address it could push the nation toward chaos and destruction. Speaking at the UML Central Committee meeting held in Lalitpur,
KATHMANDU: The price of gold reached a new record high on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold increased by Rs 400 per tola in today’s trading, reaching an all-time high. As per the Federation, the price of gold t
SIMKOT: Thukten Palwar Lama, a local from Namkha Rural Municipality-3, Khagalgaun has been missing for over month. His family has reported that Thukten went missing during the Gen Z movement in Kathmandu on September 8-9 and has not yet come to contact. Thukten, 24, had been livi
KATHMANDU: On September 9, the second day of the Gen Z movement, hundreds of government vehicles were damaged during vandalism and arson attacks on Singha Durbar and government offices outside. According to Kathmandu District Police Range Spokesperson Pawan Bhattarai, more than 2
KATHMANDU: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has begun consultations with major political parties regarding the reinstatement of the House of Representatives. The meeting, which he had scheduled for 9 AM on Wednesday, started after a brief delay. Leaders from the Nepali Congress, CPN (UML),
KATHMANDU: Leaders of five political parties have submitted a claim to form a new government in Madhesh Province under the leadership of Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) leader Jitendra Sonal. The claim, submitted to the Office of the Provincial Chief, carries the signatures of 5
KATHMANDU: Journalist Ram Rawal has been appointed as the press coordinator to Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Rawal, who currently serves as the editor of Nepalkhabar.com, has completed all formalities and is set to assume his new role today. An experienced journalist, Rawal was p
WASHINGTON DC: The United States military carried out another strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking off the coast of Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of six narcoterrorists on board, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday. The president described the targeted vessel
WASHINGTON DC: Minister for Finance Rameshore Prasad Khanal, who is now in Washington DC to participate in the annual meetings of World Bank and International Monetary Fund, attended several meetings and discussions on Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday, Minister Khanal had a meeting
KATHMANDU: Nepal will face Oman today in the Super Six stage of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers. Having defeated the UAE by one run and Qatar by five runs in previous matches, Nepal will secure qualification for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup if it beats O
KATHMANDU: The weather will remain clear across the country today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s weather forecasting division has stated that there is no significant weather system affecting the country. According to the division, today in the afternoon, there wil
KATHMANDU: The Central Committee meeting of the CPN-UML is scheduled to take place today at 11 a.m. in Lalitpur. According to party publicity department chief Rajendra Gautam, the meeting will deliberate on the contemporary political report presented by party chair KP Sharma Oli,
KATHMANDU: Speaker Devraj Ghimire has called the political parties that were represented in the recently dissolved House of Representatives for crucial discussions. According to the Speaker’s Secretariat, the meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at his office in Singha Durbar. The pri
KATHMANDU: An earthquake tremor was felt in Bajhang late tonight. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, a quake of magnitude 4.9 struck at 1:08 a.m. The epicenter was located in Dantola, Bajhang, the center reported. The midnight tremor caused panic
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced today’s foreign exchange rates. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one U.S. dollar has been set at Rs. 141.78 and the selling rate at Rs. 142.38. Likewise, one Euro is valued at Rs. 163.85 for buying and Rs. 164
KATHMANDU: District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu is resuming services related to passport application from today. Issuing a notice, the district administration said the passport application related services will be provided in two shifts from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm today. T
NEW DELHI: Days after several Bollywood celebrities, including playback singer Kumar Sanu, approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of their personality and publicity rights, actor Hrithik Roshan has also moved the court with a similar plea. Roshan has filed a suit befo
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student who went Israel to participate in the learning and earning programme. Taking to the social site ‘X’ today, President Paudel recalled his untiring efforts for the
LOS ANGELES: SpaceX launched the 11th flight test of its giant Starship rocket on Monday. Starship lifted off from the company’s Starbase facility in the U.S. state of Texas at about 6:23 p.m. Central Time. Shortly after liftoff, Starship’s Raptor engines ignited during hot-stagi
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know today: Pro
KATHMANDU: The process to repatriate the body of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student killed in a Hamas attack, has begun. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai held a telephone conversation with Israel’s Foreign Ministry Director General, Eden Ba
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s losing streak in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers continued after a 1–0 defeat against hosts Vietnam in the second leg match held at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday night. Nepal had previously lost 3–1 to the same team in the first leg. Despite sh
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba appeared in public on Tuesday after 34 days, following his absence since the Gen Z protest of September 9, where he and his wife, Nepali Congress central committee member Arzu Rana Deuba, were assaulted. Attending the Centra
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Drops 19.43 Points, Settles a
KATHMANDU: In the last few months, Nepal has witnessed something both inspiring and unsettling. The young generation, especially Gen Z, finally stood up against the old order that had ruled and ruined the country for four decades. The movement was raw, emotional, and full of cont
KATHMANDU: The First Tihar Flora Expo 2082 kicked off today in Kathmandu. Organized by the Nursery Association Nepal, the expo is a grand showcase of flowers, fruits, agroforestry products, and nursery businesses, it is said. Inaugurating the event, Secretary at the Ministry of A
The sun in Jumla hadn’t even risen yet. Runner Kalpana Budha was sprinting in Rajasingh Chaur, Chandannath Municipality-5, raising dust from the ground with her tattered old shoes. In less than two years of running, she has won medals in over a dozen national competitions, includ
KATHMANDU: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided not to hold the Martyrs Memorial ‘A’ Division League under the previously proposed “home and away” format. Based on feedback from clubs, ANFA concluded that the new format is not feasible for now and will return to
HONG KONG: China’s Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it was banning dealings by Chinese companies with five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean in the latest swipe by Beijing at U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to rebuild the industry in America. The ministry a
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s total foreign exchange reserves have nearly reached Rs 2.9 trillion, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The central bank released the country’s current economic and financial status on Tuesday, reporting that total reserves, which stood at Rs 2.67 trillion a
KATHMANDU: The case against former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara, arrested over allegations of pressuring airport customs to release gold hidden in an electronic cigarette, is continuing at the Kathmandu District Court. Mahara’s statement in the prosecution registered at the cou
KATHMANDU: The 10th meeting of the central committee of the CPN (UML) is taking place at Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, tomorrow, Wednesday. UML Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam said the meeting is scheduled at 11:00 am. The meeting agenda include holding discussion on a politic
KATHMANDU: Today, 14 writ petitions were filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal investigation and accountability for those involved in suppressing the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9. The writs call for a criminal investigation into the roles of then-Prime Minister KP Sh
KATHMANDU: Madhes Province Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari has officially called on political parties in Madhesh Province to form a new government. She has set a deadline of 4 p.m. on Wednesday for parties to establish a majority government in line with Article 168, Clause 2 of the
NEW YORK: A little over a year from now, Americans will vote to determine which political party will control the two houses of Congress. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party currently controls both, but its majorities are narrow (53-47 in the Senate and 219-213 in the House
KATHMANDU: Party office bearers, former office bearers, and Central Committee members, I heartily welcome all colleagues to this meeting. In this critical situation for the country, we are holding a meeting today at our Central Office, the BP Smriti Bhawan in Sanepa, which has be
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 19.43 points on Tuesday, closing at 2528.16, a 0.76% decline compared to the previous day. Among listed companies, 214 saw their share prices fall, 33 gained, and 5 remained unchanged. The total market turnover stood at Rs
BIRATNAGAR: Karuna Foundation Nepal was honored at the ‘36th Kalyanmani Acharya Dixit Memorial Ceremony’ for its outstanding work in disability prevention and rehabilitation. The foundation operates programs across 137 municipalities in Koshi Province, reaching 78,541 persons wit
NEW DELHI: Google’s parent company Alphabet will invest $15 billion (£11.29 billion) to establish a major AI data hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, part of its global network of AI centres spanning 12 countries. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurien described it as “the largest AI h
JANAKPUR: Madhesh Province Chief Minister Satishkumar Singh has submitted his resignation, announcing it during the Provincial Assembly session on Tuesday. The assembly meeting had been called to conduct a vote of confidence. Following Singh’s resignation, Speaker Ramchandra Mand
KYIV: As soon as the ‘Air Alert’ sounds, adding crisis to the war-torn state of mind for the last three and a half years, Raghunath Shah’s first job is to hastily move his family from the fifth floor of their house to the basement. Following this, his gaze falls upon the house of
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has confirmed that a new party president will be elected at the upcoming 15th General Convention. Addressing the Central Working Committee meeting, Deuba clarified that there is no doubt that someone other than him will
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song on Tuesday. During the meeting, Minister Aryal emphasized Nepal’s firm and unwavering commitment to the One-China policy, affirming that Nepal will not allow any activitie
KARNALI: A cabinet meeting of Karnali province government has decided to provide martyr memorial and living allowance of Rs 50 million. The meeting held today under chairmanship of Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel took the decision to provide martyr memorial allowance worth Rs 25.57
KATHMANDU: Purna Bahadur Khadka has been appointed as the acting president of the Nepali Congress (NC). Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba assigned him the role during the Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday. Addressing the meeting, Deuba cited health reasons for t
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has announced the auspicious hour for observing this year’s the ritualistic Tihar ‘tika’. According to Committee Chair, Professor Shambhu Prasad Dhakal, the auspicious hour for Tihar Tika, also known as Bhaitika, has been set
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba arrived at the party’s central office in Sanepa today, accompanied by his wife and central committee member Arzu Rana Deuba. When asked about his health, Deuba responded with a reassuring, “I’m fine, I’m fine.” De
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s tourism sector earned Rs 88.66 billion in foreign exchange from 1,146,000 international tourists during the fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The highest monthly income was recorded in the peak mountaineering season months of mid-Ma
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged lasting peace in the Middle East after signing a Gaza ceasefire agreement with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye. The deal includes a major captive and prisoner exchange, with Israel releasing nearly 2,000 detainees, 154
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KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to invest Rs 3.30 billion from its Gratuity and Pension Fund into eligible banks and financial institutions. The NRB announced via a public notice that the funds will be invested for a period of 366 days. The NRB has stated that the f
KATHMANDU: The popular film series Kabaddi is starting the 35-day shoot for its fifth sequel, Kabaddi 5, in Mustang on Tuesday, following an auspicious blessing ceremony at Muktinath Temple. Executive Producer Mani Ram Pokharel confirmed that 70 percent of the filming will be in
KATHMANDU: The country’s largest iron mine, discovered in Jhumlabang, located in ward 3 of Bhume Rural Municipality, Rukum Purba, has shown great potential for iron production. An investigation by the Department of Mines and Geology found that there are 20 crore metric tonnes of
The Supreme Court administration has begun reviewing the petitions, marking the first major legal challenge to the political decisions made in the wake of the Gen Z uprising.
KATHMANDU: The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), has announced the cancellation of its scheduled Kathmandu–Guangzhou flight on October 19. In a statement issued on Monday, NAC spokesperson Subas Dangol said the flight was canceled due to the corporation’s i
If these risks are not addressed, the election may either be postponed or result in outcomes unacceptable to large segments of the population, particularly the youth.
Following the Gen Z-led uprising, debates over leadership change within the Nepali Congress have intensified.
Similarly, a new record has been set in the price of silver. The price of silver has increased by 95 rupees per tola. According to the federation, silver is being traded at 3,325 rupees per tola.
KATHMANDU: Political party leaders often criticize that decisions made by the Council of Ministers are labeled as ‘policy decisions’ and thereby kept outside the scope of legal investigation, allowing large-scale corruption to occur. During the monarchy, royal decisions were lega
KATHMANDU: On 6 August 2023, the Supreme Court dismissed the bail plea of the accused in the Lalita Niwas land embezzlement case in Baluwatar, which was linked to policy-level corruption, and directed that investigations be conducted against all those involved in the Cabinet’s de
Mahara is accused of being involved in gold smuggling on 25 December 2022, when Chinese national Li Hasong hid gold in an electric cigarette (“Vape”) and brought it into the country.
Gen Z protesters, who helped ignite the uprising, were inspired by anti-government movements in Nepal and Sri Lanka and organized largely through online platforms.
The group heading toward Hilsa plans to return to Simkot via Nara Lake.Three to four feet of snow has accumulated on the Nyalu Lake road, completely disrupting transport.
After the Supreme Court building was set on fire during the Gen Z movement, regular services such as writ registration, case filing, and hearings had remained suspended.
KATHMANDU: A Polish national who had reached Namrung in Chumnubri Rural Municipality–4 of Gorkha for the Manaslu expedition has been rescued by helicopter after falling ill due to high altitude sickness. According to the Gorkha District Administration Office, 36-year-old Adam Bar
Minister Khanal arrived in Washington DC on Sunday to take part in the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ILAM: Traffic movement along the Ilam–Rajduwali section of the Mechi Highway under Ilam Municipality–9 remains disrupted, and efforts to open the alternative Tilkeni–Simlagolai road have yet to succeed even after ten days. The continued closure has caused hardship for both passen
WASHINGTON DC: Finance Minister Rameshwore Prasad Khanal and Regional Vice President of the World Bank Group Johannes Jatt held a meeting in Washington DC on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the ongoing World Bank-supported projects in Nepal and held discussions about th
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is set to take place today at 1 p.m. at the party’s central office in Sanepa. Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who was injured in an attack at his residence in Budhanilkantha on September 9, 2025 during the Gen Z
JANAKPURDHAM: MadhesProvince Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh is set to seek a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly today. According to a letter issued by the Madhesh Province Assembly Secretariat in Janakpurdham, the process of a confidence motion has been initiated in
WASHINGTON DC: Finance Minister Rameshwore Prasad Khanal and Regional Vice President of the World Bank Group Johannes Jatt held a meeting in Washington DC on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the ongoing World Bank-supported projects in Nepal and held discussions about th
KATHMANDU: The weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces and mainly fair in rest of the country. Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places of hilly region of Koshi Province. According to the Department of Hydrology
For Oman, Miraj Mohammad and Maria Luisi each took three wickets, while Mohammad Asim and Mohammad Zaman picked up one wicket apiece.
KATHMANDU: During the 2022 House of Representatives election, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was Prime Minister. After the election, on December 25, 2022, Deuba stepped down as Prime Minister. The bodyguards deployed during his tenure, Nepal Police Deputy Superinten
The UML Central Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. Many believe the roles of Senior Vice Chair Pokharel, Vice Chair Paudel, and Deputy General Secretary Gurung will determine whether Oli faces a smooth or difficult path.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister and Chairperson of the National Security Council, Sushila Karki, chaired the 40th meeting of the council held at the Secretariat in Singha Durbar on Monday. According to a statement issued by Defense Secretary and Council Member-Secretary Suman Raj Aryal
KATHMANDU: Earlier this year, on pre- monsoon, the flash flood in Roshi River of Kavre and the glacial flood in Humla on May 14 already hinted at the impending risks. The monsoon bulletin warning with a low-pressure system developed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified the mons
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know today: Cas
KATHMANDU: Palestinian extremist group Hamas has claimed that four hostages, including Nepali national Bipin Joshi, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. According to The Times of Israel, their bodies are scheduled to be handed over to the Red Cross today. However, Israel has not ye
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NEPSE Index and All Sectoral Indica
Dawa, who had joined the Gen Z protest wearing a jacket inscribed with “Tibetan Original Blood,” was arrested on Sunday.
Of them, 2,243 have been discharged after treatment, 49 died during medical care, and 24 are still receiving treatment in various hospitals.
He further expressed confidence that all necessary preparations are in place and that political parties remain committed to conducting the elections successfully.
On the other hand, the Chinese massacres case represents a permanent pattern of migration. So, after these comparisons between the pre-modern Chinese and the modern Bangladeshi migration cases, I would like to claim that both migration cases have specific differences.
KATHMANDU: A case has been filed at the Kathmandu District Court against former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara on charges of customs evasion and organized crime linked to gold smuggling through electronic cigarettes (vapes). Mahara was arrested by the CIB on Sunday, and the Distr
KATHMANDU: The stock market rebounded on Monday, the second trading day of the week, with the NEPSE index climbing 44.25 points to close at 2,547.60. The Sensitive Index, which tracks (A) class companies, also rose 5.14 points to reach 444.54. Today, 330 companies traded 9,83,836
STOCKHOLM: Economists Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt have been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their groundbreaking research on innovation-driven economic growth and the principle of creative destruction. The Nobel Committee credited the t
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL) is attracting more players ahead of its second season. NKL organizers, Astronics Management, announced on Monday that 512 Nepali players have registered for the Season 2 draft. Astronics Management Chief Amitkumar Begani said, “In the fir
GAZA: Hamas has released all 20 Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip under a ceasefire agreement. Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank are awaiting the release of nearly 2,000 people from Israeli jails as part of the deal. US President Donald Trump has arrived in Is
KATHMANDU: The 1990 People’s Movement ended the three-decade-long Panchayat system in Nepal and restored the multi-party democracy. That was a historical moment, which awoke the endless dream of development, prosperity, good governance, and equality in the hearts of the common Ne
KATHMANDU: The police are set to conduct a rigorous “search operation” to recover weapons looted during the Gen Z Movement. According to the Nepal Police Headquarters, 1,276 rifles and pistols were stolen nationwide during the protests on September 8 and 9. The Ministry of Home A
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress convention delegates are set to submit the signatures they have collected to push for a party special convention tomorrow (Tuesday). Central committee member and leader of the signature campaign, Pratima Gautam, said the signatures will be submitted
KATHMANDU: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising held a courtesy meeting with South Korean Ambassador to Nepal Park Tae-Young today at Singha Durbar. During the meeting, Ambassador Park congrat
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has made it mandatory for players wishing to play for other provincial or departmental teams in upcoming national and provincial competitions to obtain a ‘release letter.’ According to CAN’s annual work plan, players aiming to joi
He also mentioned that early warning systems have been expanded, and capacity-building programs have been implemented in communities according to the community-based disaster risk reduction and management approach.
KATHMANDU: The film Muglan is set for release on December 25, as announced by the production team on Monday with the release of the first look. The first look features lead actors Prabhat Pal and Smarika Dhakal in rural attire, hinting at a love story that covers Nepali village s
KATHMANDU: The Gen Z movement brought an upheaval, but the confusion persists. The Constitution has reached a coma. There is no assurance how long the transitional period will be extended. Due to the weapons looted from the police and the prisoners who escaped from jail, the gene
KATHMANDU: Efforts are underway to operate Bhairahwa and Pokhara airports for the upcoming winter season. Thai Air Asia will fly direct from Bangkok to Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahwa, every Sunday and Wednesday using an Airbus A320 with 180 seats. Flights will arr
JOHANNESBURG: At least 40 people, mostly foreign nationals from Zimbabwe and Malawi, were killed when a passenger bus crashed on the N1 highway near Makhado on Sunday evening, provincial authorities confirmed on Monday. Among the victims was a 10-month-old baby girl. The accident
All three girls’ bodies have been taken to the Provincial Hospital in Gaur.
KATHMANDU: One of the key demands of the Gen Z movement was the investigation of high-profile corruption cases. Barely a month after the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the first major probe has begun—with former Speaker and CPN (Maoist Centre
KATHMANDU: Following the Gen Z revolt, the demand for leadership change has intensified within the oldest democratic party, Nepali Congress. The debate in the Nepali Congress is that the current entire working committee, including President Sher Bahadur Deuba, should be bid farew
The delayed conduct of the legislative body is to hinder the lawmaking process.
KATHMANDU: The price of gold reached a new record high on Monday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold surged by Rs 2,400 per tola to trade at Rs 240,400 per tola (11.66 grams), the highest rate ever recorded in Nepal. On Su
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The Secretariat has requested the bureau to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter. Additionally, the Secretariat has urged that appropriate legal action be taken against Subedi if the allegations are found to be true.
Jungle safari for visitors to the park remain closed since the onset of monsoon after the road was damaged due to rain. It is now open, said the park
KATHMANDU: The handover of 48 Israeli hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, is set to begin shortly in Gaza. The hostages will be transferred to the Red Cross, which will then hand them over to the Israeli military. Red Cross vehicles have been spotted in Gaza, while Isr
KATHMANDU: On the night of September 29, 2024, 40-year-old Bishnumaya Sherpa (name changed) was waiting in the departure lobby at Tribhuvan International Airport to complete the check-in and boarding process. She had her ticket for Dubai, passport, and visa in hand, but an immigr
KATHMANDU: Education Minister Mahabir Pun has stated that it would be unethical to allocate a budget to the National Innovation Centre after he assumed office. Active on social media, Minister Pun shared a video showing the testing of a rice-harvesting machine produced at the Agr
Chair Gurung said that since the number of tourists visiting Upper Mustang is increasing after Dashain festival, they have been requested to adopt necessary health safety measures considering the health complications caused by high altitude.
Jungle safari for visitors to the park remain closed since the onset of monsoon after the road was damaged due to rain. It is now open, said the park
DHANKUTA: A truck accident in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality–9 of Dhankuta along the Koshi Highway killed one person and seriously injured another early Monday morning. The incident happened at around 2 a.m. when the moving vehicle went out of control and plunged off the road. A
UAE and Japan, with two points each, sit in third and fourth positions respectively, while Qatar and Samoa remain without points.
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The Ilam Division Road Office has temporarily suspended reconstruction work along the Rajduwali section of the Mechi Highway.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the exchange rate of foreign currencies for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the value of the US dollar is stable. For Monday, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 60 paisa and the selling rate at 142 rupees 20 p
KATHMANDU: The weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas and mainly fair in rest of the country. Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places of hilly region of Koshi Province. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather tonight will als
On that occasion, hundreds of inmates managed to escape. The department stated that efforts to recapture the remaining prisoners have been intensified, and international cooperation is also underway.
Dhungana also raised concerns over alleged electoral irregularities, including attempts to influence voters or manipulate ballot boxes, and demanded accountability from both the government and the Election Commission to maintain public trust in the election process.
The meeting, which began at 12 PM, lasted for about nine hours. Although the general convention is scheduled for mid-December, the exact date and venue have not yet been determined.
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KATHMANDU: A Thai Lion Air flight from Bangkok to Kathmandu was diverted to Lucknow, India, after it was unable to land at Tribhuvan International Airport. According to the Tribhuvan International Airport Office, the aircraft could not land due to a “missed approach” in Kathmandu
“A head of state is needed who will uphold the constitution and protect the nation’s sovereignty, independence, and integrity. Should this head of state be a traditional king or not? Recently, when such a proposal was raised, the king withdrew, saying there was no point in coming
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Chasing a target of 141 runs set by Nepal, UAE fell just short, scoring 140 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
MORANG: Central Chairman of the Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal, Upendra Yadav, has said interim government requires managing a robust security to make the March 5 election successful. Addressing a party programme here Sunday, Chairman Yadav argued election would not be successful i
KATHMANDU: Singha Durbar, which was targeted during the Gen Z protests on September 9, is gradually returning to normal after a month. Visible changes have appeared since September 18 and October 12, with burnt vehicles removed and fire-damaged buildings now covered. Administrati
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has called for the retirement of the top leaders of Nepal’s three major political parties, stressing the need to open a new chapter of political dialogue and leadership transition. In a video message shared on social media
KATHMANDU: Ambassador of Switzerland to Nepal, Dr. Danielle Meuwly, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday. During the meeting, the two discussed the long-standing partnership between Nepal and Switzerland, focusing on development cooperation, post-earthqu
KATHMANDU: The Nepali community in Israel made a powerful presence at a massive thanksgiving rally in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square on Saturday evening, waving Nepal’s national flag and holding photos of Bipin Joshi, the Nepali citizen held hostage by Hamas. Carrying placards reading
KATHMANDU: Former Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara, 68, was arrested on Sunday by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) under the Customs Act 2007 and the Organized Crime Act. According to CIB spokesperson SSP Shivakumar Shrestha, Mahara was taken into custody from Khumaltar, Lali
KATHMANDU: A Nepal Army team won the gold medal at the international military exercise ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025’ held in Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom, from October 10 to 12. According to the Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Nepal Army, the team scored
RAUTAHAT: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Sunday filed a corruption case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against former Acting Chief Administrative Officer Pralab Kayastha, accountant Ram Balam Prasad Yadav, and Rautahat Advertising Pvt. Ltd
KATHMANDU: Narayan Prasad Dahal, Chairperson of the National Assembly, held discussions with Prime Minister Sushila Karki regarding the National Assembly elections. On Sunday, Chairperson Dahal visited the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar to consult with PM Karki about th
KABUL: Fighting broke out along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after the Taliban confirmed attacks on Pakistani forces in multiple northern mountainous areas. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reported 58 Pakistani soldiers killed and around 30 wounded. At least nine Taliban
KATHMANDU: On the first trading day of the week, Sunday, Nepal’s stock market witnessed a landslide drop. The NEPSE index fell by 78.83 points, settling at 2,503.35. Trading on NEPSE on Sunday totaled RS 670.72 billion. In comparison, the previous trading day on Thursday recorded
KATHMANDU: The Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat, Oman, is once again set to be witness to a decisive clash on Sunday. To open the door to the ICC T-20 World Cup journey, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year, two old rivals, Nepal and the United Arab Em
In a statement issued by the center’s Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Ratna Mani Gajurel, it was noted that President Paudel’s condition is now normal, and regular health monitoring will continue.
KATHMANDU: The Chure, lower slopes of high himalayas serves geological frame of reference and delicate environmental stripe strectching across 36 districts in Nepal spanning around 13% of nations landmass. Chure region plays vital role in sustaining hydro-ecological stability, so
KATHMANDU: A group of Nepali football supporters held a peaceful sit-in at the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) headquarters in Satdobato on Sunday. Around a dozen fans demonstrated with placards demanding accountability for mismanagement, league suspension, financial opacit
Party spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat said the meeting was postponed because the ongoing Executive Committee meeting had not yet concluded.
KATHMANDU: A total of 75 companies from various sectors are awaiting approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to issue 375.4 million IPO shares worth Rs 54.15 billion. Among them, the hydropower sector leads with 37 companies planning to propose 178,633,754 shares valu
Commenting on the Gen Z movement, Khanal said the youth protests are not merely emotional or foreign-driven but a result of leadership failure by all ruling parties, including his own.
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Maoist Centre) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated smear campaign against party chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and his family members in certain media outlets and on social media platforms. In a statement issued by Govinda Acharya on behal
KATHMANDU: The film Maijharo, a love story directed by comedian Wilson Bikram Rai and produced by ‘Takme Production,’ has launched a promotional tour across Eastern Nepal, beginning this past week. The film is set for release in cinema halls on October 24. The promotion centers o
According to a member of the UML Secretariat, the ongoing meeting is likely to intensify internal pressure to announce the party’s next general convention.
HUMLA: The death toll from the jeep accident in Desikhola of Chankheli Rural Municipality-4, Humla, has risen to four after a two-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at Karnali Province Hospital, Surkhet. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police
We cannot keep rebuilding what we know will break. And we cannot keep calling this “natural” when it is man-made. Nepal does not lack warnings, data, or talent. It lacks execution, accountability, and courage. Until that changes, Nepal’s next disaster is already scheduled.
KABUL: Heavy cross-border fighting erupted between Afghan and Pakistani forces on Saturday night, following a sharp increase in bilateral tensions along their frontier. The Afghan administration confirmed launching “retaliatory operations,” stating the action was in response to P
NASHVILLE: The confirmed death toll from the devastating explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems (AES) plant in rural Tennessee has been finalized at 16 people, with authorities confirming that no survivors were found. The blast occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025, at approx
KATHMANDU: On May 19, 2025, four engineers from the African country Uganda arrived in Kathmandu. Immediately after arriving, they visited the Department of Local Infrastructure Development (DoLID) in Pulchok, Lalitpur. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, and their notebooks co
The schools in the municipality are also following digital teaching methodology while providing capacity development training for teachers.
Similarly, the price of silver increased by Rs 45 today. As a result, silver is now trading at Rs 3,125 per tola. On Friday, silver was traded at Rs 3,080 per tola.
Officials shared that an Indian should pay Rs 1,100 and other nationals should pay Rs 1,500 for their entry into the district.
KATHMANDU: Indian author Rithvik Singh’s book “I Don’t Love You Anymore” has become one of the best-selling books in the Nepali market. Interestingly, even before its official release in India, illegal or pirated copies of the book had already flooded bookshops and online stores
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) Secretariat meeting is being held again today at 11 a.m. at party chair KP Sharma Oli’s residence in Balkot, Bhaktapur. The meeting, which began on Friday, was initially scheduled to continue on Saturday but was postponed due to Chairman Oli’s health cond
Earlier, a list published by CNN had mentioned his status as unknown. However, the latest lists released by The Washington Post,
KATHMANDU: There is no influence of remarkable weather systems across the country today. It is stated that this year’s monsoon is exiting from all territories of the country. The monsoon has withdrawn from Nepal since last Friday. The Meteorological Forecasting Division of the De
Gurung, however, completely denied those claims, clarifying that no foreign powers, INGOs, or political groups were involved in his initiative.
Without such figures, Nepal’s democracy remains vulnerable to populist forces: energetic, visible, but ultimately unaccountable.
In this stage, Nepal will compete against UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Samoa. Nepal will face Qatar on Monday, Oman on Wednesday, and conclude its Super Six campaign against Samoa on October 17.
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been set at Rs 160 and the selling rate at Rs 160.15. The National Bank has stated that this exchange rate can be revised at any time as needed.
“The road is under maintenance, and traffic will not be allowed until it is restored for safe movement,” Guragain said.
PATAN: The youth leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have drawn the party leadership’s attention to ensure representation of Gen-Z in the party’s upcoming general convention. The youth leaders shared their proposition to the senior leaders of the NC at the party central office on
KATHMANDU: The Republic of Korea (South Korea) Embassy in Kathmandu held a solemn memorial on October 11, 2025, honoring those affected by the Gen Z movement of September 08–09. Leading the Korean community in Nepal, the embassy expressed deep condolences for lives lost and injur
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Gen Z diplomacy, as the outcome of Nepal’s recent political revolution, provides a blueprint for how nations—small or large—can assert themselves on the world stage with moral authority, cultural pride, and creative innovation. In this, Nepal stands as a living testament to the e
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting has been rescheduled for October 14. According to party spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, the decision to postpone the meeting—originally set for October 12—was made at the office bearers’ meeting held on Satur
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LUMBINI: The Lumbini Province Government has taken a special decision to adopt frugality in expenditures. The provincial government made the special decision to control expenditures for the current fiscal year, considering the current economic situation of the country and the pot
KATHMANDU: The hospital has reported that President Ramchandra Paudel’s health status is normal. Following some health concerns, he is receiving treatment today at the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj. As
KATHMANDU: Representatives of the Gen Z protest have called on all political parties to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, 2026. Speaking to the media following a meeting with the Prime Minister and members of the Council of Ministe
SYDNEY: Covid-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic’s possibly long-lasting effects on future generations. Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental H
MUMBAI: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turns 83 today, marking a day of celebration for his ardent followers. Fans of Big B gathered outside his bungalow, Jalsa, to catch a glimpse of their favourite movie star on the occasion of his birthday. One of his fans expressed excitement and
WASHINTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) clarified his recent remarks about having “no reason to meet Xi,” saying that he has not officially cancelled his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump, however, expressed surprise at China’s new ex
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has been admitted to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj after experiencing health complications. According to officials, the President suddenly suffered from a severe headache and vomiting during a meeting with Gen Z
KATHMANDU: At least 19 people are missing and several are feared dead after a massive explosion destroyed a military explosives manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee, on Friday. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said one person initially believed to be at the site was
JHAPA: Twenty-three-olds Sharad Singh and Pushpa Limbu of Damak have come first in the men’s and the women’s category respectively in the ‘Mechinagar Run 2082’, a marathon organized by Youth for Society here today. The marathon was held in memory of the martyrs of the Gen-Z movem
ILLAM: Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has said that the implementation of relief and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the recent water-induced disaster is a top priority for the government. Following a field inspection of areas affected by
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel’s scheduled discussion with representatives of the Gen Z group has been postponed to Monday. According to the President’s Secretariat, the meeting, which was initially planned for today, has been rescheduled for Monday at 3 PM. Prime Ministe
This is the first discussion held with representatives of the Gen-Z group at the Office of the President since the Gen-z movement of September 8 and 9 that led to formation of the new government led by Prime Minister Karki.
The identities of the deceased and injured have not yet been confirmed.
During the Secretariat meeting, a majority of members reportedly advised Oli to step down from the party leadership.
NEPALGUNJ: As many as 415 new voters have been registered in Banke. Voters have been added after the District Election Office, Banke started special voter list collection and update. District Election Officer Tek Bahadur Shahi informed that only 415 people had registered their na
DANG: The High Court Tulsipur is set to resume registration and hearing of cases from coming Sunday. According to the court’s registrar Yam Prasad Baskota, the registration and hearing of cases, writs, injunction applications, and applications under Section 157 of the Civil Proce
Police said that among the injured, eight are in serious condition, while ten sustained moderate injuries.
KAVREPALANCHOWK: The BP Highway that remained blocked following the floods last week has reopened from today after the construction of diversions at 19 locations. Construction of temporary roads on various damaged sections of the BP Highway was accelerated to resume the transport
Suddenly, a young man came forward holding something on a sal tree leaf and said, “Taste this.” It was impossible to refuse such hospitality. I asked, “What is it?” He said, “Kachamauli.” The fine pieces of meat were like those prepared in Mangalsen by Bimal, but the taste was in
It is estimated that the remaining 26 have been killed. An agreement has been reached to release the remaining hostages by next Monday, although international media report that uncertainty persists over who is alive, dead, or still missing until the hostages are actually freed an
In 1971, the Boys Union Club was suddenly relegated to the ‘B’ Division. Following this, the club’s entire responsibility was entrusted to me, and the club’s president, Dr. Huta Ram Baidya, left for Banaras for studies. That team included Nepal Rupak Raj Sharma, Suresh Panthi, Ac
We exited right through the West Gate of the burning Singha Durbar. It was already 6 o
Several leaders have suggested that the agenda of holding the party’s regular General Convention in December should be presented to the Central Committee meeting.
Starting his literary journey with short story collections, his new collection Chameli ko Phool Baijani Rumaal is set to be released on October 17.
Richa’s performance as Abhay’s mother is only average. Her character is inconsistently portrayed—sometimes strong, sometimes tearful. Arpan Thapa’s performance as the villain is adequate, though he has played similar roles many times before.
During the afternoon, the weather will stay mainly clear across most parts of the country, with partial cloudiness expected in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces.
We exited right through the West Gate of the burning Singha Durbar. It was already 6 o
The structures here are targeted at the residents of the housing area, and it is not wrong to say that they are mainly sustained by them. Even so, this area is open to all. Just as Thamel, New Road, and Durbar Marg once offered hospitality to the people of Lalitpur, today Bhaisep
“We were working day and night to draft the country’s first budget. That’s why we stayed late. That day too, I left the office late,” said Lila Prasad, then an undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance.
NUSEIRAT: Israel declared a ceasefire and started pulling back troops in Gaza on Friday, as thousands of displaced Palestinians began to make their way back to their wrecked homes. After two years of brutal war, the families of Israel’s remaining hostages in the territory were al
KATHMANDU: Suresh Kushwaha, 42, from Balara Municipality-8, Sarlahi, along with 140 other Nepalis, have been jobless in Dubai for over two months. Kushwaha was sent to Dubai on 31 July 2025 through Royal Manpower Company, promised work at National Project Service in iron fitting,
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KATHMANDU: Despite the government’s earnest efforts to reform the capital market, investor confidence remains low. Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal and Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Biswo Poudel have been working diligently to introduce capital market-friendly policies. However, th
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Nepal Rastra Bank Increases Daily G
KATHMANDU: The one-way traffic has resumed along the BP Highway from Friday afternoon. The highway was disrupted following the rain-induced disasters caused due to a heavy rainfall last week. Chief of the Kathmandu-based Federal Roads Supervision and Monitoring Office, Subharaj N
KATHMANDU: Four ministers from the interim government are scheduled to travel abroad within the next six weeks for official engagements. Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal will leave for the United States on Friday to attend the joint annual meetings of the World Bank Group and th
KATHMANDU: Nepal has advanced to the Super Six stage of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers as group winners. In their final group match, Nepal defeated Japan by five wickets, securing two crucial points to move forward. After Japan batted first and set a
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on all political parties to concentrate on the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026, describing elections as the only way to safeguard the country, the people, democracy, and the Constitution. During an a
KATHMANDU: CPN-UML has accused the interim government of steering the country toward “unnecessary bitterness, tension, and confrontation” instead of focusing on conducting elections. Speaking after a Secretariat meeting held in Gundu, Bhaktapur, on Friday, UML Deputy General Secr
KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has decided to revoke the use of blue diplomatic number plates on vehicles used by honorary consuls appointed by foreign countries for Nepal. The decision was announced on Thursday by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri. Acc
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Army has expressed concern over comments linking the institution and its leadership to the Gen Z movement. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army said it was drawing attention to criticism made through media and social networks. “The Nepal Army also wishes
LALITPUR: The Lalitpur Metropolitan City has provided Rs 500,000 to the family of martyr Binod Maharjan. Maharjan had lost his life during Gen-Z protest on September 8. At a programme organised here today, Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan handed over a bank voucher of the deposited amou
KATHMANDU: A multi-party meeting has commenced at the President’s Office under the invitation of President Ramchandra Paudel. Prime Minister Sushila Karki, along with all government ministers and second-tier leaders of political parties, is participating in the meeting. From the
KATHMANDU: Four newly promoted Additional Inspectors General (AIGs) of the Nepal Police were presented with their official insignia. Police Inspector General Chandra Kuber Khapung handed over the insignia during a ceremony held at the Nepal Police Headquarters on Friday. The offi
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leaders have expressed doubts about whether the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, will actually take place. During Friday’s meeting of the party’s Working Committee at the central office, several leaders voiced skepticism about the po
KATHMANDU: The BP Highway, which had been blocked due to continuous rainfall, floods, and landslides, has been reopened. According to the Department of Roads, the highway resumed operation from 2 p.m. on Friday. The three days of incessant rainfall since October 3 had caused floo
OSLO: María Corina Machado, a prominent democracy campaigner and opposition leader in Venezuela, has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Machado, who has largely remained in hiding since last year’s presidential elections, was recognized “for her tireless work promoting d
KATHMANDU: The BP Highway, which had been blocked due to continuous rainfall, floods, and landslides, has been reopened. According to the Department of Roads, the highway resumed operation from 2 p.m. on Friday. The three days of incessant rainfall since October 3 had caused floo
KATHMANDU: Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has denied allegations that orders were given to use force during the Gen Z movement. Lekhak, who resigned from his ministerial post after the violent protests claimed 19 lives, commented on the matter one month later. Lekhak made the
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police Headquarters has clarified that misleading reports about Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandrakuber Khapung have been circulating in the media. Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Binod Ghimire issued a statement on Friday, denying reports publ
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press meet held today, the Metropolitan Police Force stated that the decision aims to promote domestic far
KATHMANDU: Six Nepali women cricketers, including vice-captain Pooja Mahato, will participate in the MCA Women Inter-State T20 Championship in Malaysia, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced on Friday. Puja Mahato, former national captain Rubina Chhetri, and Kabita Kun
KATHMANDU: On Friday morning, a Bolero jeep accident in Desikhola, Chankheli Rural Municipality–4, Humla claimed the lives of three people. The jeep was traveling from Melcham, Chankheli–6 to the rural municipality center Piplang, en route to Surkhet, when the accident occurred.
KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has prohibited the youth wing affiliated with the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) from holding a motorcycle rally and assembly. The Youth Union had planned to organize the rally in Kathmandu on Saturday, starting from Tinku
KATHMANDU: The government has made public the decisions of its cabinet meeting held on October 9, announced by Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel at a press conference on Friday. The cabinet approved measures for reco
KATHMANDU: Nepali Champion Startup Team has left here for Silicon Valley of the United States of America for global competition of Startup World Cup, 2025. Founder of DL Surf Arjun Ghimire left for USA on Thursday to participate in the global competition. DL Surf is the winner of
KATHMANDU: Whenever leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane was absent from the team, there was a scramble to fill the challenge on the field. Now, Kushal Bhurtel is on a mission to turn that challenge into an opportunity. Kushal is not just an opening batsman; he is equally impactful wit
KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has expressed concern over what he calls a major threat to national sovereignty. Speaking at a discussion with editors, Prachanda said, “Such interference in our national sover
KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan University (TU) and the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) have announced re-examinations after answer sheets were destroyed in fires during the recent Gen Z movement. At TU, 652 students’ answer sheets from three examination cent
MYAGDI: The Poon Hill, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-6 of Myagdi, was limited to the Lungtung Hill until four decades ago. Once a grazing area for local farmers from Khiwang village, the Lungtung hill is now globally recognized in the tourism market under the name Poon
KATHMANDU: The government has authorized Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to issue energy bonds worth Rs 20 billion. The cabinet approved a phased issuance plan during its Thursday meeting. This will be NEA’s first bond issuance, marking a shift from its usual borrowing from dom
KATHMANDU: A meeting of central committee members close to the establishment faction of the Nepali Congress has concluded, reaching a consensus that party president Sher Bahadur Deuba should be given a graceful exit through the regular 15th General Convention. The meeting also em
KATHMANDU: A total of 31 people have died across Nepal this year due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE). This is the highest number of deaths from JE recorded in the past 10 years. In comparison, there were 25 deaths in 2024, seven in 2023, and only one in 2017. Between 2018 and 2022,
The meeting will also include a briefing by Chairman Oli on his recent virtual meetings with provincial, district, and diaspora party chairs.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the daily gold import limit from 20 kilograms to 25 kilograms and raised the daily remittance payment ceiling from Rs 2 million to Rs 2.5 million. The changes, issued by NRB’s Foreign Exchange Management Department via an amendment
Following the assault, a police team from Budhanilkantha Police Sector arrested Lama and Tamang. Police have begun an investigation into the incident, Bha added.
MANILA: A powerful magnitude 7.4 (revised from 7.6) earthquake struck off the southern Philippines’ Mindanao region at 9:43 AM local time on Friday, October 10, 2025, triggering mass coastal evacuations across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Palau. The US-based Pacific Tsunami Wa
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has called political leaders representing parties in the Federal Parliament, including Prime Minister Sushila Karki, for a dialogue. This is the first time the President has called political party leaders, including the interim Prime Ministe
KATHMANDU: “There is gold in Lhasa, but I have nothing in my ears” This proverb does not apply to the diplomatic staff of the Nepali Consulate General in Lhasa, Tibet. That is because, apart from their meager allowances, they are among the lucky few who receive additional educati
KATHMANDU: Gold prices have drops in the Nepali market on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers, the price of gold has decreased by Rs 4,200 per tola to Rs 235,000 today. Earlier on Thursday, the same gold price was Rs 239,200 per tola. Similarly, t
The meeting will endorse cooperation and unity among like-minded parties. He said that the party will finalize unity with the groups within the Socialist Front soon.
HUMLA: The Nyalu road has been obstructed due to incessant snowfall. Domestic tourists travelling in six vehicles near Lapcha have been stranded after the Nyalu road connecting Limy valley of Namkha Rural Municipality–6 remained blocked. According to Ujjan Rawat, a local of Simko
KANCHANPUR: Cases of wildlife poaching and forest product theft have increased at Baijanath Community Forest Users Group in Shuklaphanta Municipality–8. Fuleli. Chairperson of the community forest, Bahadur Singh Mahar, said some individuals and groups are using domestic arms, imp
KATHMANDU: Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa will resume international flights by Thai AirAsia from October 26, with two weekly flights. Other airlines, including Jazeera Airways, are also planned, with coordination ongoing. The airport was inaugurated in 2022, an
The Mechi Highway section in Ilam and the Tamor Corridor are also closed due to landslides, cutting off transport routes in several hilly and mountainous areas.
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its Secretariat meeting today, continuing from the previous session held on October 8. According to the party, today’s meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the central office in Banasthali. The meeting will discuss the agend
KATHMANDU: The World Mental Health Day is being celebrated today to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The day celebration had begun since 1992 as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental
BHAKTAPUR:The CPN (UML) Central Secretariat is holding its meeting today (Friday) at 11 a.m. in Gundu. The meeting will discuss the current political situation, internal party management, the party’s position after the Gen Z movement, and finalize the agenda for the upcoming Cent
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the influence of westerly winds persists in the western parts of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as in some western areas of Gandaki Province. Meanwhile, the effects of monsoon and loca
“The youth movement is not just about dissent—it’s about the power to improve the nation. Therefore, it cannot be ignored,” she emphasized.
KATHMANDU: The BP Highway, which was damaged by landslides and floods caused by continuous rainfall on October 3 and 4 is reopening for traffic from Friday. The diversion construction along the damaged sections has been completed, allowing vehicles to operate again on the key rou
The National Bank has stated that this exchange rate can be revised at any time as needed. It is stated that the exchange rate set by commercial banks may differ and the updated exchange rate will be available on the central bank
KATHMANDU: The investigation commission formed to examine the Gen Z protests of September 8 and 9 has returned the complaint filed against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak back to the police. On October 7, four individuals, including Puru
KATHMANDU: Nepal suffered their third consecutive defeat in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. Earlier, Nepal lost 2–0 to Malaysia and 2–1 to Laos in the first leg of Group ‘F’. On Thursday night at Go Dau Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Nepal was defeated 3–1 by
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LALITPUR: The Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress, which began today, is scheduled to resume at 1 PM on Friday. Today’s session, chaired by the party’s Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka, was adjourned to allow for continuation tomorrow, as the committee members cou
KATHMANDU: The government has declared landslide and flood most affected Ilam district as a disaster crisis zone. A cabinet meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar on Thursday took the decision to this effect, shared Minister for
KATHMANDU: Bagmati Province hockey player Bishal Karki had not held a ‘stick’ since playing the 9th National Games in Pokhara in December 2022. He was seen at Chyasal Football Ground in Lalitpur on May 6 for the National Men’s and Women’s Hockey Competition. “I had come to Kathma
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KATHMANDU: Free eye checkups were conducted for security personnel on the occasion of World Vision Day. Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh offered the free eye examination service through its hospitals, treatment centers, and network across the country. Executive Director of the Sangh, Dr S
KATHMANDU: The Inquiry Commission formed to investigate atrocities during Gen Z movement has returned a complaint filed against former Prime Minister KP Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak within the Kathmandu District Police Range. According to Commission member Bigyanraj
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to withdraw security personnel deployed in excess of the standard by two former prime ministers. On Thursday, the ministry announced that security personnel deployed by former Prime Ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal and KP Sharma Oli
CHENNAI: Indian police have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company after a cough syrup made at his plant was linked to the deaths of at least 21 children, officials said on Thursday. Most of the children, all aged under five, died in Madhya Pradesh state over the past mon
KATHMANDU: Bhaktapur’s quiet Gundu village turned into a political stage of defiance today (Thursday) as former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli made his sharpest comeback since being ousted by the Gen Z uprising. The event, staged under the banner of a local “interaction program” by
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet, in its Thursday meeting at Singha Durbar, approved several key decisions. The government decided to abolish the Land Problem Resolution Commission, formed under the Land Problem Resolution Commission Formation Order 2024, along with all its district-level
KATHMANDU: The expansion of states beyond boundaries hitherto demarcated on the basis of ethnic and linguistic criteria was one of the defining features of sixteenth- to seventeenth-century Europe. The primary inspiration for any state engaged in the exploration and acquisition o
KATHMANDU: After the suppression by the government side of the Gen Z movement that took place in Kathmandu and many other places across the country on September 8, the movement took a violent turn the next day (September 9). Government buildings and private commercial structures
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai was the only ex-prime minister to have attended Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s swearing-in ceremony. He has supported not only the Gen Z movement but also the Karki-led government that emerged because of it. On September
KIRTIPUR: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, visited Kirtipur today to inspect the international cricket stadium. According to his personal secretariat, Minister Ghising went to monitor the construction of the Tribhuvan University cricket stadium,
KATHMANDU: The roots of the Gen Z movement were embedded in the government’s ban on social media. After the government instructed the closure of 26 unregistered social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), young people considered it an attack against the
KATHMANDU: On Thursday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened with a strong surge, hitting a positive circuit within just three minutes of trading as the index rose 102 points, or 4 percent, reaching 2,675 points. Trading was briefly halted for 20 minutes due to a circuit break
KATHMANDU: At the ongoing meeting of current and former office-bearers of the Nepali Congress, General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has proposed holding a regular general convention. Former General Secretary Shashank Koirala, who attended the meeting, informed that Thapa made the
KATHMANDU: Police detained 26 individuals on Thursday at Maitighar for attempting to hold a rally and assembly without permission from the Kathmandu District Administration Office. According to Police Superintendent Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District P
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has stated that the postal service is not outdated even today, underlining the necessity of transforming it in line with the demands of the time. “The necessity and relevance of the postal service
MELBOURNE: Australian and Indian defense ministers signed a new bilateral security deal Thursday that Australia said upholds Indo-Pacific stability. Rajnath Singh has become the first Indian defense minister to visit Australia since 2013, his Australian counterpart Richard Marles
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held discussions with the chiefs of the country’s security agencies on Thursday at the ministry in Singha Durbar. The meeting was attended by Nepal Police Chief Inspector General Chandrakuber Khapung, Armed Police Force Chief Raju Aryal,
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) has issued a warning after receiving reports that some unauthorized individuals have been contacting customers in the bank’s name to engage in fraudulent activities. The bank stated that these unauthorized persons have been attempting to col
KATHMANDU: Ministers residing in Singha Durbar would sometimes say, “I will open the file.” Those files refer to corruption, and the body that investigates corruption is the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA). Not the government. The Constitution and th
MUMBAI: Sir Keir Starmer, on his first visit to India, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the country’s financial capital, Mumbai. The UK prime minister is on a two-day trade mission with the largest-ever delegation of more than 100 CEOs, entrepreneurs, university vice-ch
“The current Prime Minister agreed to take the oath only on the condition that Parliament would be dissolved immediately after. Otherwise, Gen Z would set fire.
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has said that “Gen Z” is not a Nepali identity but an imposed label given by others. Speaking at a program organized by the UML in Bhaktapur today, Pokharel stated that the concept of “Gen Z” was introduced by the West and d
KATHMANDU: Being a landlocked nation, connectivity with the outside world has always remained a priority for Nepal. With the rapid development of neighbors like India and China, Nepal’s connectivity priority is to connect with both neighbors through a railway network and convert
“Whenever the Nepali Congress becomes weak, the country faces such crises. Therefore, instead of weakening the party, we must focus on strengthening it,” one of the participants quoted Sitaula as saying.
They had left the monastery on October 7 to return to Kathmandu, but a dry landslide along the unpaved Lapchi road in Lamabagar halted their journey, forcing them to remain at the hydropower station until rescue teams arrived.
In Karnali Province, the Karnali Corridor has been completely obstructed at Kurilla in Kharpunath Rural Municipality–5 of Humla and at Jugenikhola in Pachaaljharana Rural Municipality–8 of Kalikot district.
The Kathmandu District Administration Office has not granted permission for sit-ins or protests at Maitighar Mandala.
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to address a special program in Bhaktapur on Thursday. The event, organized by the party’s Bhaktapur District Committee, will take place at Gundu, Suryabinayak Municipality–7. Titled “Special Interaction on Contemporary
KATHMANDU: According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the price of gold increased by Rs 1,200 per tola today, trading at Rs 239,200 per tola. On Wednesday, the price of minted gold was Rs 238,000 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver also rose t
KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has directed officials to expedite repair works and resume traffic movement along the Chauki Danda section of the BP Highway as soon as possible. During an inspection visit to the section washed away b
KATHMANDU: Afternoon of July 24, 2024. Just seconds after taking off toward Pokhara, Saurya Airlines’ Bombardier aircraft suddenly crashed within the premises of Tribhuvan International Airport. In the tragic crash, all 18 people on board—except the captain—lost their lives. It w
KATHMANDU: The World Post Day 2025 is being observed around the world, including Nepal today. The Day is observed in commemoration of the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which was established in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. Meanwhile, the UPU has invited all member count
In response, President Rashid congratulated Ambassador Lamsal and extended his best wishes for President Paudel’s health and happiness, along with ongoing progress for the Nepali people.
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against two former ministers and five others in connection with the Pokhara Lychee Garden land bribery scandal, but controversially excluded former minister Balram Adhikari fr
KATHMANDU: Kushal Bhurtel was named Player of the Match in Nepal’s 58-run victory over Kuwait in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia–East Asia Pacific Qualifier. Bhurtel played a key role in Nepal’s win, contributing with bat, ball, and in the field. He scored 66 runs off 56 balls, took o
The ministry emphasized that maintaining peace and security and conducting the elections on the announced date is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders and citizens.
KATHMANDU: “When relatives mocked me saying, ‘She’s a girl—and disabled too! What can she possibly achieve by kicking?’ it hurt deeply,” recalls the para taekwondo athlete Palesha Govardhan, who was born without full fingers on her left hand. Despite constant taunts, she turned t
Today’s meeting will deliberate on several major issues, including the party’s regular general convention, preparations for the upcoming elections, and the issue of restoring the dissolved Parliament.
RAMECHHAP: Continuous rainfall on October 3 and 4 triggered flooding in the Roshi River, washing away major sections of the BP Highway and causing severe disruption to vehicular movement. As a result, small and large vehicles traveling from the Tarai and eastern districts have st
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that the western parts of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, along with some western areas of Gandaki Province, are currently under the influence of westerly winds. Meanwhile, the rest of the country i
Since the start of the conflict, Israeli military operations have killed at least 67,183 people in Gaza, including 20,179 children, according to figures released by the Hamas-run health ministry.
With this comprehensive win, Nepal have secured their spot in the Super Six stage. Their second group match is scheduled against Japan on October 10.
KATHMANDU: The planned protest by the ‘NTAKE-Z’ group at MaitiGhar on Thursday has been postponed. The group had applied to the Kathmandu District Administration Office to hold the demonstration starting at 10 a.m., but the decision to cancel was announced on Wednesday. In an eve
The family chose to release the video to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attack, keeping international attention on the plight of the hostages.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has removed the Rs. 250 million ceiling on share-pledged loans for individual clients. The central bank amended its Integrated Directive 2081 on Wednesday, allowing banks and financial institutions to provide share-backed loans based on their ow
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre) has instructed all levels of its party structure to coordinate with election offices and actively participate in the ongoing voter registration and update process. In a circular issued Wednesday, General convention Organising C
KATHMANDU: A 15-member delegation of the Gen-Z movement met President Ramchandra Paudel on Wednesday as part of efforts to institutionalize their agenda. The representatives submitted an eight-point memorandum outlining their demands, which includes the call for the direct electi
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HONG KONG: Gold prices broke $4,000 for the first time Wednesday as investors piled into the safe haven over expectations for US interest rate cuts and worries over the US government shutdown. The rally in the precious metal also came after concerns that a tech-fuelled rally that
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JANAKPUR: The Nepali Congress has staked a claim to form a new government in Madhesh Province under the leadership of its parliamentary party leader, Krishna Prasad Yadav, with backing from the CPN-UML and the Janamat Party. The three parties submitted their claim to the Office o
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed Nepali ambassadors to coordinate with the international community for the upcoming elections. In her first virtual meeting with envoys since taking office after the Gen-Z Movement, Karki instructed them to secure international
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called a meeting of the party’s office bearers and former office bearers. According to Joint General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar, the meeting has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday. The party’s Central Working Committee
KATHMANDU: Israeli intelligence agencies have reportedly obtained a new video of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali youth kidnapped by Hamas. His family has confirmed that the video will be made public on Wednesday evening. According to the Israeli Hostage Families Forum, the video was recove
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, held a courtesy meeting with a delegation led by Kyoko Yokosuka, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has said that its multi-stakeholder dengue control program has proven effective in curbing the spread of dengue, which typically emerges as an epidemic during the monsoon season. According to data shared by the metropolis, the infe
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday held a virtual meeting with district chairpersons of the party across the country. During the meeting, Oli said that discussions about leadership change at the current political juncture were in
STRASBOURG: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must ramp up its defences to deter Russia’s “hybrid warfare”, after a catalogue of air incursions, cyber attacks and damage to undersea cables. “These incidents are calculated to linger in the twilight of deniabil
HANOI: Heavy rains and floods triggered by Typhoon Matmo have left eight people dead and five others injured in Vietnam, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority announced Wednesday. Over 15,700 houses were submerged and more than 400 others damaged, while over 14,600 h
BIRATNAGAR: Koshi Hospital in Biratnagar, Morang, has launched a Gen-Z Clinic to provide prompt medical care to those people injured during the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8–9. The clinic was established under the initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs and in accor
KATHMANDU: The British Council has selected a delegation of four influential Nepali film figures for a major UK Film Study Tour in 2025. The team includes prominent actress Keki Adhikari, leading film critic Abhimanyu Dixit, and respected directors Ngima Gelu Lama and Shanta Nepa
KATHMANDU: At least 24 people were killed and 47 others injured when Myanmar’s military dropped two bombs on a crowd protesting against the junta. The attack occurred on Monday evening in Chaung U township, central Myanmar, where around 100 people had gathered to mark a national
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has summoned political parties on October 16, for discussions regarding the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Commissioner Janakikumari Tuladhar informed that the Commission has sent letters to political par
KATHMANDU: Today, the Government of Nepal and the Federal Republic of Germany signed two significant agreements on financial and technical cooperation. The agreements were signed at the Ministry of Finance by Dhaniram Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry on behalf of the Gover
KATHMANDU: After the Dashain holiday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) opened on Tuesday with a decline of 58.55 points, and Wednesday also saw a significant drop. On Wednesday, NEPSE recorded a turnover of Rs 5.76 billion, falling by 45.36 points to reach 2,559.59 points. Among
CHITWAN: The death toll from Japanese encephalitis in the district has reached six since mid-July. According to the District Public Health Office, the deceased include two from Bharatpur Metropolitan City, one from Khairahani Municipality, two from Rapti Municipality, and one fro
KATHMANDU: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against seven individuals, including two former ministers, in connection with the Pokhara Lychee Garden land scam. According to CIAA, former ministers Raj
KATHMANDU: The CPN (UML) has withdrawn its support to the Madhesh Province government. On Wednesday, the party announced that it would retract its backing of the government led by Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh, stating that further cooperation would no longer be possible. UML
DAMAULI: The Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Surendra Raj Pandey, today inspected the government offices in Tanahu that were set on fire and vandalised during the Gen-Z movement. On the occasion, he observed the various offices that were set on fire and vandalized by proteste
KATHMANDU: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has stated that the current government, founded on the Gen-Z protests (September 8-9), has a primary mandate to conduct the upcoming election with the participation of all political parties and ci
BEIJING: Nearly 1,000 hikers and support personnel have returned to safety after heavy snowfall stranded them over the weekend on the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest, Chinese state media reported. Tourism in the vast, high-altitude area in China’s western edge has increased in
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) leader Mahesh Basnet has said he has not seen anyone as corrupt as Kulman Ghising, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Basnet said that the investigation into corruption should begin wi
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has drawn the government’s attention to recent political developments and the planned demonstrations by the Gen Z youth groups in the coming days. In a statement issued by NHRC Spokesperson and Joint Secretary Dr. Tikaram Pok
KATHMANDU: A group of 30 prominent civil society figures has called on the top leaders of major political parties to apologize to the public and voluntarily retire from politics. In a joint appeal issued on Wednesday, the signatories urged political leaders to ensure that the nex
KATHMANDU: CPN (UML) leader Mahesh Basnet has given a statement to the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police in connection with a cybercrime case. Basnet appeared at the bureau on Wednesday morning to record his statement. Basnet’s statement was taken based on a letter sent by a woman thr
KATHMANDU: Seven Nepali nationals convicted of serious offenses—including child sex crimes, aggravated assault, and burglary—have been deported from the United States between 2021 and July 2025, according to data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deported i
SHIMLA: The death toll from a landslide that struck a private bus in India’s mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 15, with one child still missing, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Two children were injured in the Tuesday evening incident, according to National
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki will hold a virtual meeting with Nepali ambassadors and mission chiefs from 44 countries this afternoon at 4 p.m. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussion will center on Nepal’s current political and economic situation,
KATHMANDU: In the Nepali market on Wednesday, the price of gold reached Rs 238,000 per tola. On Tuesday, gold was traded at Rs 235,400 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 2,600 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, silver prices fell slightly compared to Tuesday, according to the Federation o
KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides have caused significant damage to physical infrastructure and roads. Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, has prioritized reopening blocked roads. According to data released by the ministry, the reconstruction of roa
KATHMANDU: Nepal Women’s National Cricket Team has won the T20 series against Malaysia. In the final match of the series held on Wednesday, Nepal secured a five-wicket victory, claiming the series 3-2. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Malaysia posted 103 runs for t
OTTAWA: A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday ended without a concrete agreement to end the punitive U.S. tariffs, local media reported. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc described the talks as “successful, posit
SUNDARI: Various aid agencies have distributed relief materials to the flood victims of Sunsari. The relief materials were provided to the disaster victims in Inaruwa along with Bhokraha, Harinagar, Dewangunj and Barahakshetra. Inaruwa Jacees President Satya Yadav informed that f
BAGLUNG: With the construction of 13-km road from Nisikhola rural municiplaity-6, Patihalne to Bhume rural municipality-1, Rupaga of Eastern Rukum remaining incomplete, travel through the route has turned tougher. The road construction has not been timely completed due to sheer i
KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its Central Secretariat meeting today (October 8) at 3 PM at the party’s central office in Banasthali. According to the party, the meeting will focus on several key agendas, including preparations for the upcoming extended
NUWAKOT: Jeetman Tamang of Shivapuri Rural Municipality–7 in Nuwakot has murdered his 49-year-old wife. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bikram Lama at the District Police Office, Tamang attacked his wife Sabina with a khukuri (traditional knife) on Tuesday even
BIRATNAGAR: In an effort to ensure accessible health services in flood and landslide-affected districts, the Koshi Provincial Government is mobilizing medical teams starting today. The teams will include representatives from the Health Directorate, the Supply Management Departmen
KATHMANDU: The central committee meetings of Nepal’s two oldest political parties—the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML)—are fast approaching. The Nepali Congress has called its meeting for October 12 at its central office, while the UML will hold its meeting from October 13 to 15
PARBAT: The Infrastructure Development Office in Parbat has confiscated the bank guarantee of a contractor who repeatedly failed to complete a road project even after five years and several deadline extensions. The project—construction of the Lunkhudeurali–Milanchowk–Balkot–Hoshr
KATHMANDU:The Nepali national cricket team is set to take on Kuwait today in the ICC T20 World Cup Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifiers. A total of nine nations are participating in this regional qualification tournament. Nepal is placed in Group ‘B’ alongside Kuwait and Japan. The
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is NPR 141.74, while the selling rate is NPR 142.34. Similarly, the buying rate for one Euro is NPR 165.25 and the selling ra
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Weather Forecasting Division has reported that the western wind is currently affecting most parts of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as some western parts of Gandaki Province. Meanwhile, the remaining
RAMECHHAP: Regular flights between Ramechhap and Kathmandu have resumed from Wednesday. Summit Air, Sita Air, and Tara Air have begun operating flights on this route following coordination among the local administration, political parties, people’s representatives, and civil soci
KATHMANDU: Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has begun collecting details of loss and damage caused to the agriculture and livestock sector across the country due to the recent heavy rainfall. The Ministry has instructed its subordinate offices to collect prelimin
JUMLA: Sheep and goats worth Rs 100 million were traded during this festive season alone in Jumla district. The total amount of sale of the animals this year was lower by Rs 60 million compared to the last year’s festive season, officials said. The Chief of Livestock Development
GORKHA: The northern belt of Gorkha district has witnessed a snowfall in the autumn season, which often takes place in winter. The Samdo area of Chumnumbri Rural Municipality-1 in the district received snowfall on October 6, a rare incident during autumn. Nima Gyalgen Lama, a loc
SINDHUPALCHOK: In Sindhupalchok’s Sunkoshi Rural Municipality–7, Panchkilo, a bus accident on the Jiri–Khadichaur road injured 20 people, including three minors. The bus, bearing registration number BA Pra 03–001 Kha 2521, was traveling from Ramechhap via Charikot towards Kathman
TAPLEJUNG: One person has died and six others were injured in a road accident involving a passenger vehicle took place on the road section at Angkhop in Sidingwa Rural Municipality-3, Taplejung. According to the District Police Office, Taplejung, a Bolero jeep (Registration numbe
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KATHMANDU: As many as 78,000 foreign tourists entered Nepal during last September. According to the data unveiled by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) today, a total of 78, 711 tourists visited Nepal in the reporting period. Inflow of tourists during tourism season has shrunk accordi
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today. Share Market Slumps After Dashain,
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) officials Tuesday, focusing on the election to the House of Representatives announced for May 5, 2026. During the meeting held at the Singha Durbar-based Office of the Prime Minister and Coun
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has called for the prompt resumption and regularization of all judicial activities, including those of the Supreme Court. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Secretary General Kedar Prasad Koirala stressed that citizens’ right to acc
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, water Resources and irrigation, Kulman Ghising, has directed concerned officials to make electricity system further reliable, of quality, safe and customer-friendly. Minister Ghising asked the concerned officials to address the demands of general p
ISLAMABAD: A bomb blast on the railway track near the Sultan Kot station in Pakistan’s Shikarpur district (Sindh province) on Tuesday derailed four coaches of the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express, injuring at least seven people. The explosion occurred at approximately 8:15 AM local ti
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma has urged party delegates to submit signatures for a special general convention by October 10. In a social media video, he stressed that following party rules ensures the convention strengthens rather than weakens
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah, popularly known as “Balen,” stated that although he tried to send the city’s fire brigade immediately after a fire broke out at Singha Durbar, protesters blocked their efforts. At a time when the local government is faci
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Police Office has forwarded the complaint filed against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to the high-level inquiry commission led by former justice Gauri Bahadur Karki for investigation. The complaint was
KATHMANDU: The World Bank has projected Nepal’s economic growth to be limited to 2.1% in 2026. According to the projection released on Tuesday, the growth rate is expected to fall short compared to earlier estimates. Earlier, the World Bank had estimated Nepal’s economic growth a
KATHMANDU: The Inquiry Commission formed to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9 has stated that there is no need to wait for its report to initiate investigation and action against those involved in criminal offenses. In a press release issued by Commission member Bijy
CANBERRA: Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed the Pukpuk Treaty, a mutual defense pact that elevates their relationship to a formal alliance. The treaty was signed on Monday at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia. Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese (Australia) and
KATHMANDU: Following excess liquidity in the banking system, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will withdraw Rs 90 billion through a deposit collection auction today, Tuesday. The auction will be conducted for a 12-day term. Although the central bank had conducted regular withdrawals on Su
KATHMANDU: Nepal has confirmed 5,378 dengue infections across 75 districts, with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) also reporting two deaths. Only Dolpa and Manang remain dengue-free. The highest number of cases is in Gandaki Province (1,333). Other confirmed f
US: Children and adolescents were twice as likely to experience long Covid after contracting Covid for the second time, compared to their peers with a single previous infection. These results run counter to the popular perception that Covid in children is “mild” and that reinfect
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission is preparing to hold discussions with political parties regarding the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ramprasad Bhandari indicated that consultations could take place around Octob
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has expressed his sorrow over the destruction inflicted by floods and landslides in Nepal. Today, through the social media platform X, the prime minister paid tribute to those who lost their lives in these tragic events and o
WASHINGTON DC: Indirect talks on a US-backed peace plan to end the Gaza war are set to continue Tuesday in Sharm El-Sheikh. Palestinian and Egyptian officials say sessions aim to create conditions for a possible exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Israel’s Pri
KATHMANDU: The Nepali women’s national cricket team is set to face Malaysia today in the fourth match of the international T20 series. Nepal, led by captain Indu Barma, trails 2–1 in the five-match series and must win today’s game to keep the series alive. A victory for Malaysia,
There is also a chance of moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning in some hilly areas of Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpashchim, and Koshi provinces, and isolated rainfall in one or two Terai locations, the DHM added.
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss loss of life and property, search, rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures following recent floods and landslides. Prime Minister and Council C
Authorities suspect most of the escaped foreign inmates—mainly Indian nationals involved in murder, smuggling, and trafficking—have crossed into India.
SOLUKHUMBU: Unexpected early-October snowfall has blanketed the Khumbu region, disrupting daily life and tourism. Five hotels in upper Khumbu areas collapsed under the weight of snow, though there were no human casualties. The snow followed heavy rainfall, covering Dingboche, Lob
MYAGDI: A landslide at Sirubari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 has blocked the Beni–Jomsom–Korala section of the Kaligandaki Corridor, disrupting travel to Mustang. The slide, which stretched from the Kaligandaki River to Majhkharka, has made the narrow, muddy road risky for
SIRAHA: Chairperson of the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal, Upendra Yadav, has empathized the need of restructuring federal democratic republic for country’s prosperity, and political stability. At a programme to welcome the party newcomers and exchange greetings organized by JSP di
SHIMLA: The crisp Himalayan air in Shimla carries the sweet scent of ripening apples, but 16-year-old Prem Bahadur from Jajarkot, Nepal, barely notices. Nestled on a weathered wooden crate amid the glowing crimson orchards of Kotgarh—India’s celebrated “apple bowl”—he’s fixated o
KATHMANDU: Nepal wrapped up its warm-up campaign ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier Final with a flawless record, winning both preparatory matches. In the second warm-up held on Monday, Nepal registered a 16-run victory over Qatar, following an earlier
SAPTARI: Continuous rainfall has caused significant disruption to daily life in the district. The heavy rains have led to flooding in the Triyuga, Khando, Koshi, and Jita rivers, resulting in inundation of over five hundred homes and affecting 1,156 residents. The flooding in riv
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KATHMANDU: Four women-three expectant mothers and one new mother- were rescued by the Nepali Army today. They were airlifted from Sirsire of Maijogmai-5 in Ilam, Chhange of Sandakpur-1 in Ilam, Pul Bhanjyang of Phidim-12 in Panchthar, and Hunggung of Bhotkhola-3 in Sankhuwasabha.
BHAIRAHAWA: A rescue flight was carried out from Bhairahawa after continuous rainfall left passengers stranded. Nepal Airlines’ Airbus A320 landed in Bhairahawa at 3:43 PM with 76 passengers onboard. The aircraft then departed back to Kathmandu at 5:40 PM, carrying 157 passengers
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has officially unveiled the timetable for the upcoming House of Representatives election, scheduled for March 5, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the approved schedule details all major election activities — from politi
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across 10 districts, killing at least 60 people, according to the Armed Police Force headquarters in Halchowk. Ilam has reported the highest toll, with 37 deaths, including 13 men, 14 women, and 10 children. In Pa
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s national football team has departed for Vietnam to play the AFC Asian Cup qualifying matches against the host nation. At a farewell event organized on Monday at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, National Sports Council Member Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising and ANFA o
KATHMANDU: On the morning of August 11, the back gate of Paropkar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Thapathali was filled with the usual chaos of honking rickshaws, hurried footsteps, and shouts over traffic. At 7:40 am, the rhythm broke. Rephatbi Ansari, 29 and was six months pr
KATHMANDU: Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries, with over 50 ethnic minority groups—the second most in South Asia. In a sense, four prominent religious groups live in Bangladesh. Since the inception of Bangladesh’s independence, people from these different c
KATHMANDU: The Gen Z Movement Alliance, formed with the participation of various Gen Z groups and individuals, has urged Chief Commissioner Prem Kumar Rai and all commissioners of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to immediately submit voluntary re
KATHMANDU: The government has transferred seven Joint Secretaries. The Council of Ministers, in its meeting held on September 28, decided to transfer the Joint Secretaries. The decision was made public today through an official notification by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and
KATHMANDU: The Korla border crossing has begun to develop as a tourist destination in the last few years. The National Pride (Beni–Jomsom–Korala) road becoming easier to travel has led to an annual increase in the number of domestic tourists visiting the Korala Border Crossing. T
KATHMANDU: Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has stated that the party will actively participate in upcoming elections and is simultaneously pursuing efforts for unity with other leftist and socialist parties. Speaking to
STOCKHOLM: American scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, along with Shimon Sakaguchi of Japan, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance, opening doors for potential new treatments for autoimmune diseas
KATHMANDU: Three major Nepali films, Balidan, Maitighar, and Hari Bahadur Ko Jutta, which premiered during the Dashain festival, have had their one-week revenue remain unverified. The Film Development Board (FDB) ceased publishing official box office reports due to a public indus
PARIS: France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday morning, 26 days after his appointment, citing the failure of political parties to reach compromises. The Elysée Palace confirmed the resignation following Lecornu’s one-hour meeting with President Emmanuel Macro
KATHMANDU: A social media campaign has been launched demanding the arrest of UML Chairman and immediate past Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, along with former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a member of Oli’s cabinet, who were overthrown following the Gen Z movement. Activists have ci
KATHMANDU: Portugal has recently passed a law tightening immigration rules. The bill, supported by the country’s right-wing groups, is expected to create challenges for immigrants seeking family reunification. The law has not yet been fully ratified and will come into effect only
BHOJPUR: The Bhojpur-Leguwa route, which connects Bhojpur to the Terai districts, has resumed one-way operation from today. The 66-kilometer route, a major link between Bhojpur in Koshi Province and the Terai region, had been earlier closed due to safety concerns, as it had repor
KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has postponed the scheduled by-election for the Province Assembly in Manang district. Manang district has only one election constituency. All the programmes related to the by-election scheduled in Manang’s Province Assembly (B) for November 3 we
KATHMANDU: The secretariat meeting of the CPN (Maoist Centre) has begun at the party’s central office in Parisdanda. The meeting will deliberate on the political situation following the Gen-Z protests, issues of party unity and polarization, the date of the general convention, an
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has convened a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. The council meeting is expected to take major decisions on making relief operations more eff
Police stated that aside from the suspension on this major route, rural roads across the district are open without obstruction, and there has been no damage caused by floods or landslides throughout Lamjung.
JHAPA: Traffic on the East-West Highway in Bhalukhola, Jhapa, has resumed after 35 hours following the reconstruction of a diversion damaged by floods caused by continuous rainfall since Saturday. Work to rebuild the diversion had been underway since Sunday. After the flood washe
NEW DELHI: West Bengal experienced a devastating deluge, claiming 28 lives and leaving dozens missing, with Mirik severely impacted by flash floods and landslides. Crucial infrastructure, including key bridges, collapsed, isolating towns and stranding hundreds of tourists. Author
The Dodhare River has swept away the parts of the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Sisneri road. It has also been struck by a landslide near the Dakshinkali temple. Efforts are underway to reopen the roadway.
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Maoist Centre) Secretariat will hold a meeting today (Monday) at 1:00 PM at the party’s central office in Parisdanda. The meeting will discuss setting the date for the general convention and matters related to the selection of representatives. On September 26,
KATHMANDU: On October 20, 2022, during the closing ceremony of the 9th National Games, then-Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba announced from Pokhara Stadium, “The next National Games will be held in Karnali.” At that time, he also handed over the sports flag to Yagya Bahadur BC,
GULMI: vehicular movement on Ridi-Tamghas road section of the Madan Bhandari highway has resumed. The dry landslide had occurred at Ruruchhetra rural municipality-3 this morning, bringing the vehicular movement to a standstill. Information officer at the District Police Office, D
KATHMANDU: Gold prices have reached their highest ever in the Nepali market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers, the price of gold has increased by Rs 2,500 per tola today and is being traded at Rs 233,100. The previous day, the price of gold was b
It is said that a red light has been activated at the Koshi Barrage as a warning signal, and red flags have been installed as a signal of risk, as the water level has surpassed the risk level.
KATHMANDU: The CPN (Maoist Centre) Secretariat will hold a meeting today (Monday) at 1:00 PM at the party’s central office in Parisdanda. The meeting will discuss setting the date for the general convention and matters related to the selection of representatives. On September 26,
It is said that a red light has been activated at the Koshi Barrage as a warning signal, and red flags have been installed as a signal of risk, as the water level has surpassed the risk level.
PM Karki has also stated that the relief distributions are ongoing in the disaster-hit areas.
These warm-up matches are being played as preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers.
Rescuers have been navigating blizzards and blocked paths to reach stranded groups and escort them to safer areas.
Another flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa is scheduled earlier today at 1:00 PM.
KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides have completely blocked 19 road sections across Koshi and Bagmati provinces. According to authorities, eight road sections in Koshi and 11 in Bagmati are impassable. In Koshi Province, key highways such as the Koshi Highway, Siddhicharan Highway,
KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides have completely blocked 19 road sections across Koshi and Bagmati provinces. According to authorities, eight road sections in Koshi and 11 in Bagmati are impassable. In Koshi Province, key highways such as the Koshi Highway, Siddhicharan Highway,
KATHMANDU: The Narayangadh–Muglin road section, which had been blocked in several places due to continuous rainfall over the past two days, has reopened smoothly from Monday morning. According to the Chitwan Road Division, traffic has resumed on this vital stretch from 6 a.m. tod
KATHMANDU: All types of government offices, institutions, and local bodies in Kathmandu district will reopen from today, Monday, following an improvement in weather conditions. The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) issued a public notice late Sunday night announcing
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been fixed at one hundred and sixty rupees and the selling rate at one hundred and sixty rupees and 15 paise.
The Department has forecasted the chances of moderate rain along with thunderstorms in some parts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces tonight.
As per this belief, the goddess of wealth blesses the people who are found observing the overnight vigil.
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DHAKA: Dengue fever claimed nine lives in Bangladesh on Sunday, marking the country’s highest single-day death toll this year and bringing the total fatalities to 212, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The data showed Bangladesh also recorded its highest sin
TANAHUN: A microbus carrying passengers from Dulegaunda to Lalim in Tanahun plunged about 20 meters off the road near Health Post Chowk in Shuklagandaki Municipality–4 on Saturday, injuring eleven people, including a 14-month-old child. The accident occurred shortly after a lands
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KATHMANDU: Yubaraj Gurung, also known as “Sanu Bhai,” who has a criminal background, has been arrested from Tokha. He was taken into custody for allegedly threatening an individual. Authorities noted that Gurung has a history of similar offenses. He had previously been arrested i
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BEIJING: Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as Typhoon Matmo lashed China’s southern coast on Sunday, state media reported. The powerful storm made landfall around 2:50 pm (0650 GMT) in Guangdong province, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The Nati
SUNSARI: The water flow at the Koshi Barrage has surged to 523,795 cusecs per second as of 6 p.m. Sunday, according to official measurements. Continuous rainfall since Saturday has raised concerns that the flow may increase further. Superintendent of Police Keshav Kumar Thebe of
PHIDIM: Two people have died and three others were injured after continuous rainfall triggered landslides and floods in Panchthar district. According to police, the deceased have been identified as 79-year-old Kanchhi Maya Sherma of Tumwewa Rural Municipality-4, and 17-year-old M
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to remain alert against the possible outbreak of waterborne diseases following recent natural disasters. Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki said that although immediate injuries and physical damages are common dur
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall over the past two days has triggered floods, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents across Nepal, raising the nationwide death toll to 52. Seven people remain missing and 29 have been injured. Koshi Province has suffered the heaviest loss
KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides across Nepal have severely disrupted road transport, prompting Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to operate special flights between Kathmandu and Bhairahawa on Monday (October 6) using an Airbus A320. According to NAC spokesperson Subas Dangi, two
HOUSTON: New research from Houston Methodist reveals how obesity may directly drive Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists discovered that tiny messengers released by fat tissue, called extracellular vesicles, can carry harmful signals that accelerate the buildup of amyloid-b plaques in
KATHMANDU: The release of the film Abhimanyu Chapter 1 has been postponed for the third time, now set for November 7, shifting from the previous date of October 10. Producer Binod Paudel stated that the latest delay is due to continuous heavy rainfall and resulting damage across
TOKYO: Bitcoin reached a new record high on Sunday, rising above the $125,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached $125,689, shooting above its previous August record of around $124,500. Bitcoin has enjoyed a strong upward momentum with investors cautious about the US government shut
KATHMANDU: After the Gen-Z revolt, conspiracy theories have become so popular in Nepal that we now have everyone—from political leaders, public intellectuals, professors, geopolitical experts, podcasters, and social commentators to common people gathered in teashops—sharing their
BHAIRAHAWA: After two days of continuous heavy rainfall, passengers stranded around Bhairahawa will be evacuated to Kathmandu via chartered flights. The District Administration Office of Rupandehi has arranged the flights for those who need to reach the capital urgently, includin
KATHMANDU: Nepal is witnessing improved weather as the low-pressure system that triggered recent rainfall has moved out of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) reported. Although the monsoon has weakened, it has not fully withdrawn, authorities said. The
KATHMANDU: Director Tulsi Ghimire is a prominent figure in the Nepali film industry, credited with creating popular, successful, and ‘standard’ films like Chino, Lahure, Kusume Rumal, and Balidan across a cinematic career spanning more than four decades. Having already directed 2
KATHMANDU: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Modi stated, “The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the peop
KATHMANDU: Sandesh Sharma, who was being held at the Central Jail in Sundhara in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee case, was arrested on Sunday. A joint team from the Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, and the Valley Crime Investigation Office apprehended him from Bakhun
KAVRE: The BP Highway is expected to remain closed for at least four days after the Roshi River damaged parts of the road and washed away some diversions, officials said. An official from the Department of Roads, stated that preparations are underway to reopen the highway after f
KATHMANDU: Nepal is facing severe floods and landslides following days of heavy monsoon rainfall. As of 3 PM on October 5, official reports indicate 49 deaths, 11 missing, and 17 injured, though authorities warn that the toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue and
KATHMANDU: Two people, including a new mother, who were injured in a landslide that had occurred at Patigaun of Mangsebung rural municipality-1 in Ilam have been rescued by a Nepali Army helicopter. According to the NA Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the injured
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has deployed equipment, manpower, and resources to repair roads damaged by recent heavy rains and landslides across Nepal. Work is progressing day and night, with priority given to reopening key highways suc
KATHMANDU: A 23-member Nepal National Men’s Football Team under captainship of Kiran Kumar Limbu has been announced. Chief Coach of the Nepali National Football Team, Matt Ross, announced the Nepal National Football Team today to play against Vietnam under AFC Asia Cup Qualificat
In Lalitpur’s Godawari Municipality-14, a wall collapse caused injuries to three people, while Makwanpur saw one injury due to lightning.
KATHMANDU: Traffic has begun resuming on several key highways, including the Araniko Highway, Charikot–Kathmandu road, and sections of the Prithvi Highway, after landslides disrupted movement over the past few days. Authorities at the Road Division Office, Bhaktapur, and the Dist
POKHARA: Pokhara, usually vibrant with activity during Dashain, is unusually quiet this year. Phewa Lake, which typically offers boating, paragliding, and hot-air balloon rides, along with fully booked hotels, has experienced a sharp decline in visitors. The Gen Z protests in ear
KATHMANDU: The death toll from landslides in Ilam district has risen to 34. According to Ilam’s Superintendent of Police, Ek Narayan Koirala, landslides continued from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Four people died in Sandakpur, seven in Maijogmai Rural Municipality, s
ILAM: The death toll from landslides in Ilam district has risen to 37. According to Ilam’s Superintendent of Police, Ek Narayan Koirala, landslides continued from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Six people died in Sandakpur, eight in Maijogmai Rural Municipality, six in
KATHMANDU: Traffic has resumed on the Araniko Highway and the Charikot–Kathmandu road following clearance of landslides that had blocked the route. An official from the Road Division Office in Bhaktapur confirmed that landslides in parts of Kavre and Sindhupalchok have been remov
Similarly, in Sunbarshi-3’s Bahun Tol, the Bakraha River breached its embankment by 4–5 meters, inundating around 60 homes.
Kuala Lumpur: Nepal faced its second defeat in the T20I series after losing to hosts Malaysia by 13 runs in the third match on Sunday. With this result, Nepal trails 2–1 in the five-match series. Malaysia had earlier won the opening game by three runs, while Nepal leveled the ser
Meanwhile, two people injured in a landslide in Ilam Municipality were airlifted by a Nepal Army helicopter to Biratnagar for treatment.
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KATHMANDU: With rainfall stopping early Sunday morning, life in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually returning to normal. The sky is slowly clearing, and vehicle traffic on the roads is increasing. Shops that had closed due to heavy rains during Dashain and the subsequent downpour h
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s national football team head coach Matt Ross has retained the same squad for the two upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Vietnam. The team announced on Sunday includes players who last played against Hong Kong. Captain Kiran Kumar Limbu, Bisha
Despite the rain stopping, authorities said it will take more time to clear the debris and reopen the road safely.
KATHMANDU: All domestic flights at Tribhuvan International Airport, which had been suspended due to continuous rain and adverse weather, have resumed today. Airport General Manager Hansaraj Pandey stated that flights and landings suspended since Saturday afternoon have returned t
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall across Nepal has caused disruptions on several national highways and roads. The Department of Roads released an update on the situation as of 11 AM on Sunday, detailing the condition of multiple roads. According to spokesperson Prabhat Kumar Jha, th
CHITWAN: Chitwan’s Muglin-Narayangarh road section has reopened for vehicles after the Tuin Khola landslide was cleared. Vehicle movement had been suspended by the District Administration Office from 6 PM on Saturday due to safety concerns. Landslide clearance work was carried ou
Silver prices also set a new record today, rising by Rs 120 per tola. Last Sunday, silver was trading at Rs 2,810 per tola.
The Saptakoshi Water Measurement Control Room has indicated that the water level has surpassed the risk level. Given the heightened risk of flooding in certain areas of Udayapur and Sunsari, Chief District Officer Mishra has advised residents living near the river to stay alert.
ILAM: Heavy rainfall has triggered multiple landslides across Ilam, claiming at least 18 lives. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities struggle to reach the affected areas. The hardest-hit area is Ghos in Ilam Municipality-5, where six members of a single family were killed
SUNSARI: Continuous rainfall has increased the water flow in the Saptakoshi River, prompting authorities to open 50 gates of the Koshi Barrage. According to Yograj Khatiwada, spokesperson for the Sunsari District Police Office, the gates were opened after the river’s flow reached
Major highways remain partially blocked by landslides, and road clearance in areas with damaged bridges is expected to take time.
BIRATNAGAR: Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides and floods in eastern Nepal, blocking key highways and sweeping away bridges, leaving traffic paralyzed across multiple districts. The Dharan–Dhankuta road section has been obstructed after landslides and mudslides near Mul
Communities near riverbanks have been urged to remain on high alert and take necessary precautions against possible inundation and landslides.
TANAHUN: A section of the Prithvi Highway at Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality–4, Saankhar, collapsed on Saturday following continuous rainfall, forcing authorities to enforce one-way traffic movement along the Aanbukhaireni–Muglin stretch. According to Inspector Tek Prasad Subedi
Floods and landslides have caused widespread damage across the district, and search and rescue operations have been ongoing since early morning.
GAZA: Israeli air strikes and bombardments across the Gaza Strip killed at least 70 Palestinians on Saturday, according to medical sources. The attacks came despite U.S. President Donald Trump urging Israel to halt its offensive after Hamas signaled acceptance of some elements of
DAMASCUS: Syria is set to hold its first parliamentary elections on Sunday following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns over inclusivity and repeated delays. There will be no direct vote for the 210-member People’s Assembly, which will legislate during a transitional pe
OMAN: The Nepali cricket team, currently in Oman for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, began their campaign on a winning note by defeating Oman by six wickets in their first practice match. Batting first, Oman was restricted to 110 runs in 20 overs, losing nine wickets. Nepal success
KATHMANDU: At present, due to the impact of moisture-rich winds from the Bay of Bengal (monsoon winds) across the nation, light to moderate rainfall is forecasted throughout the country. As per the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Meteorological Forecast Division, most ar
Minister Aryal further directed subordinate agencies to closely monitor elements attempting to exploit disasters for economic gain. He noted that good governance becomes even more crucial during times of crisis.
Minister Aryal further directed subordinate agencies to closely monitor elements attempting to exploit disasters for economic gain. He noted that good governance becomes even more crucial during times of crisis.
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall since Friday afternoon has disrupted life across Nepal, affecting major highways, secondary roads, and all walks of life. Today’s Nepal News evening brief focuses on the widespread impact of heavy rain, flooding, landslides, ongoing updates on disas
KATHMANDU: Meteorologists have warned that the risk of rainfall continues in the Madhesh and Koshi Provinces. According to experts, the intensity of the continuous rainfall that began Friday night is expected to increase on Saturday night. Due to a low-pressure line developed ove
KATHMANDU: A Secretariat meeting of the CPN (UML) scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to the adverse situation in the wake of landslide, flood and inundation following incessant rainfall. The 58th Secretariat meeting scheduled for Sunday was postponed till coming Friday,
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is still possibility of heavy rainfall for three more days.
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that continuous monitoring and supervision of relief and rescue during the post-heavy rainfall disaster is being carried out. Giving information via a video message today about the works being carried out for disaster risk reduct
To streamline operations, AOAN has requested the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to assign coordination officers at Tribhuvan International Airport. Rescue missions will be carried out under their supervision.
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall since Friday night has triggered landslides at multiple locations across the country, disrupting transportation along six major road sections. According to traffic police, several highways have been fully blocked while some routes are operating on a
KATHMANDU: Four youths from Bhaktapur were swept away by a flash flood in Bering Khola, Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-4, Rasuwa, on Saturday evening. The group of 16 had stayed overnight at a hotel on Friday, October 3, while trekking toward Langtang. The missing are 25-year-old
RAUTAHAT: Two teenagers lost their lives after being struck by lightning in Rautahat district on Saturday evening. According to the District Police Office, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in Kathariya Municipality-2, Hathiyahi. The victims have been identified as 17-year-o
DHADING: With continuous rainfall taking place, 16 locations in the Dhading section of the Prithvi Highway and Tribhuvan Highway are at risk of landslides. A joint inspection by the District Disaster Management Committee and the technical team today identified high risk of landsl
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Saturday evening addressed the nation, calling for high alert as continuous rainfall across the country has triggered risks of floods, landslides, and inundation. Highlighting forecasts that heavy rainfall is likely to persist for anothe
KATHMANDU: The diversion built along the BP Highway in Mangaltar, Kavre, has been swept away by the Roshi River. The diversion had been constructed last year after floods damaged the main road, allowing traffic to continue along the route. However, continuous rainfall has caused
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the closure of riverside (corridor) roads in the Kathmandu Valley from 6:00 PM today until 6:00 AM tomorrow. The authority, in a statement issued today, highlighted ongoing heavy to very h
KATHMANDU:The government has requested private helicopter operators to keep their aircraft ready for immediate use. On Saturday, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a letter to the Air Service Operators’ Association, asking that helicopters be maintained in a state of readiness f
KATHMANDU: Extremely heavy rainfall has been recorded across various districts of the Madhesh Province, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. As per the department’s real-time, unprocessed rainfall data collected from measurement centers over the past 24 hours
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has caused water flow through the Koshi Barrage to rise sharply, with the latest measurement showing a discharge of 97,855 cusecs—officials have described this as “above normal.” Authorities have urged people living downstream and settlements along
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has been occurring since Friday night across large parts of the country, though extremely heavy rainfall has not yet been recorded, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. In the past 12 hours, the highest rainfall of 110.1 millime
KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO) of Kathmandu has issued a warning against ride-sharing drivers who charge inflated fares, following reports of overcharging. On Saturday evening, the administration stated that drivers of InDrive, Pathao, and Yango have been rep
KATHMANDU: Continuous heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions have forced the diversion of seven international flights today. According to Tej Bahadur Paudel, spokesperson for Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), flights arriving in Kathmandu were rerouted to alternative
KATHMANDU: All the domestic flights at Tribhuvan International Airport have been cancelled due to adverse weather. According to TIA Spokesperson, Rinji Sherpa, all the domestic flights have been cancelled due to low visibility following heavy rainfall. However, international flig
SUDURPASCHIM: A bus (Ba 2 Kha 1907) met with an accident on the Boradandi road section in Dhangadhi, Kailali, this afternoon, resulting in one death and injuries to 12 passengers. The bus was bound for Pokhara from Dhangadhi when the accident occurred. Police confirmed the death
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has caused rivers and streams across the Kathmandu Valley to swell, prompting flood warnings from authorities. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology reported rising water levels in the Bagmati, Hanumante, Manohara, Dhobi Khola, Bishnumati, Nak
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall since last night has led to extremely heavy downpours in three Madhes districts—Bara, Parsa, and Rautahat. In the past 12 hours, more than 200 millimeters of rainfall has been recorded in Kalaiya, Birgunj, and Gaur. Rautahat’s Gaur witnessed the hea
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tourism Board has urged local communities, tourism operators, and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of around 20,000 foreign tourists currently in Nepal, as heavy rainfall continues across the country. The board called on locals to provide food, shelt
KATHMANDU: Six people were killed and six others injured in a road accident at Kattike Danda, on the border of wards 2 and 3 of Kummayak Rural Municipality in Panchthar district. The accident occurred on Saturday morning when a pickup van (registration number Me 1 Ja 3055), trave
KATHMANDU: The government has announced an additional two-day public holiday as heavy and continuous rainfall has created adverse conditions across the country. The Home Ministry decided to declare Sunday and Monday as holidays because persistent rains have obstructed roads and d
CHITWAN: Vehicles have resumed movement on the Prithvi Highway after a landslide in Fishling, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality–3, Chitwan, was cleared. The landslide had earlier blocked the two-way road in Ichchhakamana–3. With the debris removed, traffic has now been restored. D
CHITWAN: A landslide has occurred at Fishling, located between Dhading and Chitwan. The landslide, which struck a short while ago, has blocked traffic on both sides of the road.ù As a result, all vehicles traveling from eastern Nepal and Pokhara towards Kathmandu have come to a c
KATHMANDU: The government has directed all district office chiefs across the country to immediately report to their respective offices. The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration issued the order in light of possible heavy rainfall forecast, urging chiefs to remai
KATHMANDU: Japan’s ruling conservative party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, placing the 64-year-old on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi is known for her strong conservative stance, representing the right wing of the ruling party.
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall for 12 hours, from 8:00 pm today until 8:00 am tomorrow (Sunday). In light of this warning, the department has urged everyone to stay alert and take necessary precautions against poss
The Department of Roads has also restricted vehicle access to the BP Highway starting from 10 a.m. today. Meanwhile, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted continued heavy rainfall till October 6 and has urged the public to stay alert and take necessary safety
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder is expected in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces in the next few hours. The department’s recently updated bulletin indicates that these three provinces are likely to b
After losing the toss, the captains of Malaysia and Nepal led their respective teams. In Thursday’s first match, Nepal had lost by three runs.
In a press release issued Saturday morning, the Authority announced that highways will be completely closed on October 4, 5 and 6.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rainfall from Koshi to Lumbini provinces on Saturday and Sunday, urging residents to remain alert. Several roads in affected areas have already been obstructed due to intense rain.
In a press release issued Saturday morning, the Authority announced that highways will be completely closed on October 4, 5 and 6.
Sherpa said domestic flights will resume once weather conditions improve and visibility returns to normal levels.
The department warned of an extremely high risk of flooding in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Sindhupalchok, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Sindhuli, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Makwanpur, Chitwan, and surrounding
There is another interesting thing associated with Amitabh during the shooting of Khuda Gawah. His feet would hang off the bed. To prevent his feet from getting cold, we had to join two beds in an
The experience of reporting this post-protest tragedy has taught me a lesson: journalism is not only about conveying information, but also a bridge of humanity. In reporting such disasters, human sensitivity must be prioritized, or the journalist’s own mind becomes unsettled.
Aanchal Sharma. Her style is attractive and natural; whatever she wears suits her perfectly.
While Hamas’ statement is significant, many details remain unresolved. Notably, Hamas did not address a critical demand of the plan: its disarmament and a commitment to no longer play a role in Gaza’s governance.
At that time, Rishikesh was the top official at the embassy. There was no reason for the ambassador to consult the First Secretary, but he did not want to offend anyone. Arjel suggested informing the Prime Minister, which he did, sending a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affair
The competition between food, ambiance, props, and aesthetics creates a sense of comfort for customers, encouraging repeat visits.
The Road Division further reported that the landslide near Jwang Khola on the Muglin–Nagdhunga road section has been cleared.
Ramita sustained injuries to her abdomen and both legs, while Rachana suffered head and leg injuries. Both are undergoing treatment, the Saptari District Police Office confirmed.
The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport stated that once the rain eases, vehicles will be allowed to proceed depending on road conditions.
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall triggered landslides that blocked both the Narayangadh–Muglin and Muglin–Nagdhunga road sections. A landslide at Tuin Khola along the Narayangadh–Muglin section and another at Jawang Khola in Dhading along the Muglin–Nagdhunga section caused a compl
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall is occurring across various parts of the country, particularly from Madhes to Karnali Province. According to meteorologists, the rainfall trend is expected to continue at least until October 6.Currently, the showers are the result of moist monsoon w
The continuation of this tradition marks respect for elders and the celebration of family unity during the Dashain festival.
When asked about these priceless collections, his voice softens. His answer echoes the response given by great poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota to Taranath Sharma in 1052: “Don’t remind me. It breaks my heart.”
PARIS: International experts insisted Friday that a healthy diet should keep meat to a minimum, doubling down on previous conclusions the food industry had fiercely dismissed. A healthy diet is “predominantly plant-based, with moderate inclusion of animal-sourced foods and minima
KATHMANDU: The Department of Roads has advised travelers visiting various places during Dashain to use the main highways for a few days. The Department has suggested using the main highway as there will be arrangements of security personnel including Nepal Police and Traffic Poli
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Friday shared a disturbing real-life incident that involved his 13-year-old daughter playing a video game to highlight the growing threat of cybercrime among children. The actor recalled how a few months ago, his daughter, while playing an
JANAKPUR: The District Administration Office of Dhanusha has imposed a curfew in Janakpur. The restriction comes after rising tensions between two communities in Ward No. 20 of Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City. Chief District Officer of Dhanusha, Shankarhari Acharya, informed t
He cited French action detaining a sanctioned tanker and two crew members and said seizing shadow‑fleet vessels for short periods would disrupt Russia’s financing—which he estimated funds 30–40% of its war effort. Leaders signalled hardened stances after closed-door talks.
KATHMANDU: Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has instructed security agencies to remain in a state of preparedness for potential disaster risk management and reduction. He issued this instruction during an inspection visit to the Nepal Police Disaster Management Office i
Local farmer Nima Sherpa reported losses as traders dictate prices, while Pasang Sherpa added that rates are often set on rumors in villages, leaving farmers disadvantaged. Producers argue that the government should establish official pricing and facilitate broader market access
KATHMANDU: Energy Minister Kulman Ghising has clarified that he has no affiliation with the Ujyaalo Nepal Party. Ghising expressed serious concern over information and news published about him on social media and various media outlets, citing the party and its chairperson. He ass
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned of rising water levels in Nepal’s major rivers over the next three days, with small rivers at risk of flash floods. While rivers like Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, and Mahakali are currently below alert levels
He cited French action detaining a sanctioned tanker and two crew members and said seizing shadow‑fleet vessels for short periods would disrupt Russia’s financing—which he estimated funds 30–40% of its war effort. Leaders signalled hardened stances after closed-door talks.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s private secretariat has issued a warning of heavy rainfall and flood risks across five provinces from October 3 to 6, urging people to remain on high alert. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast active monsoon activity
KATHMANDU: Energy Minister Kulman Ghising has clarified that he has no affiliation with the Ujyaalo Nepal Party. Ghising expressed serious concern over information and news published about him on social media and various media outlets, citing the party and its chairperson. He ass
KATHMANDU: Before the T20 series against West Indies in the UAE, serious questions had arisen about Nepal’s team balance. The team’s weaknesses had already been exposed in Australia during the Top End T20 series, where Nepal collapsed after early wickets, bowlers struggled even a
KATHMANDU: The Department of Roads has urged commuters to refrain from traveling during night in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall in various places of the country. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted heavy rainfall in various parts of the country un
MUMBAI: With Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra coinciding on October 2 this year, families made the most of the holiday by heading to cinema halls, choosing between Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ and Varun Dhawan’s ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ for their festive movie outing.
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making slow but steady a
BERLIN: Germany’s Munich airport halted flights after several drone sightings, a police spokesperson told AFP early Friday, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. The airport said in a statement that 17 flights departing Munich were cancelled on Thu
ROME: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Germany, and Switzerland blocked traffic and vandalised shops and restaurants following Israeli interception of a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla. More than 400 foreign activists, including Swedish climate
DANG: Rapti Peace Park also known as Ganeshpur Park located at Tulasipur-7 is becoming one of the major touristic destinations of Dang district. A large number of tourists visit Ganeshpur Park. Statue of Lord Gautam Buddha installed inside the park is the main attraction of the p
KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers, which will begin in Oman from Wednesday. According to CAN spokesperson Chhumbi Lama, from the 16-member squad that recentl
On September 25, Turkish climber Merve Tekin Yildiz (38) summited Manaslu (8,163 meters), the world’s eighth-highest mountain. Having climbed smaller mountains in various countries, this was her first time reaching an 8,000-meter peak. “Climbing an 8,000-meter mountain presents c
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has kept its complaint registration and emergency monitoring services active during the Dashain holidays through its central office in Lalitpur and all 11 regional offices nationwide. According to NHRC spokesperson Tikaram Po
DAMAULI: An arrangement of specialist doctors has been made in Province Hospital, Damauli. The Ministry of Health and Population of Gandaki Province made arrangement of cardiologist, gastroenterologist and pediatrician in the hospital. Hospital Chief Dr Paribartan Baral said the
HUMLA: Snowfall has begun in the high-altitude areas of Humla district. After rainfall started on Thursday night, the upper regions witnessed snowfall from Friday morning. Snow covered the ridges and mountains above Simkot, including Boksidanda, Panchamukhi, and Raling Himal, tur
Paudel shared that all bodies concerned including general public have been urged to follow the directives of traffic police and security bodies to stay alert from possible risk of soil erosion, landslide and flood well as avoid travel unless it is an emergency.
Lo Manthang, established in the 14th century (around 1380 AD) as the capital of Lo State, lies between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After tea, we continued our journey toward our next destination, Korala.
As Nepal celebrates its most cherished festivals this year, the story of these young volunteers reminds the nation that sometimes the greatest gifts are not those wrapped in colorful paper, but those that carry people safely home. For Kiranti, Rai, and countless others, this gift
Lo Manthang, established in the 14th century (around 1380 AD) as the capital of Lo State, lies between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After tea, we continued our journey toward our next destination, Korala.
The resumption of flights is expected to boost travel, trade, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed authorities to ensure disaster management measures are effective and focused on the needs of the people. Highlighting the forecast of moderate to very heavy rainfall between October 3 and 6 across Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gan
CAAN has stressed that airlines found charging beyond the prescribed rates will face strict action.
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KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu has urged residents and travelers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall is expected from October 3 to 6 (Ashoj 17–20), raising the risk of floods, landslides, and soil erosion in vulnerable areas. In a public notice, t
KATHMANDU: The Flood Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has warned that water levels in major rivers across Nepal are expected to rise over the next three days, with smaller rivers at risk of sudden flash floods. According to a bulletin issued at
KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu has urged residents and travelers to exercise caution as heavy rainfall is expected from October 3 to 6 (Ashoj 17–20), raising the risk of floods, landslides, and soil erosion in vulnerable areas. In a public notice, t
CAAN has stressed that airlines found charging beyond the prescribed rates will face strict action.
The Nepal Police have urged travelers to check updated road conditions before undertaking any journeys and to exercise caution in affected areas.
This year, the monsoon entered Nepal from the eastern part and spread nationwide by June 20.
The project, contracted in 2018 with a budget of Rs 68 million, was awarded to Himdung & Thokar Construction (P.) Ltd. So far, it reports only about 75 percent of the physical progress.
Bardibas: Two people were killed and 26 others injured in a passenger bus accident this morning at Khairmara, Bardibas-10, Mahottari. Among the injured, 13 are women, and six are reported to be in critical condition. The injured have been admitted to Shubha Swastik Hospital in Ba
Those who could not receive Tika on Thursday will still have the opportunity to do so until Kojagrat Purnima ( full moon day), as long as the ceremonial offerings remain.
The CDO has urged the public to avoid long-distance or night travel unless it
KATHMANDU: The weather across the country is presently influenced by both monsoon and local winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain generally cloudy across the country today, with chances of mod
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has advised the public to avoid long-distance travel between October 3 and 6, citing the risk of widespread rainfall across several provinces. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorolog
LALITPUR: The District Administration Office (DAO) has urged the public to remain highly cautious from October 3 to 6, citing forecasts of active monsoon conditions across several provinces. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecasting Division, heavy ra
KATHMANDU: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has emphasized the need for effective disaster management and enhanced citizen engagement, citing the changing national context and heightened sensitivity of Nepal’s security environment. Addressing a virtual monsoon-related disaster dial
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JUMLA: Karma Budha of Bohora village, Chandanath Municipality-10, planted 500 walnut saplings in 2020. The saplings of the Chyangla variety did not grow as expected due to incompatibility with the local climate. However, he did not lose heart. Three years ago, he planted 100 sapl
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Here’s a concise update on key market movements, policy developments, and financial trends shaping the economy: IMF Releases Sixth Tranche of Nepal’s Extended Credit Facility After Delayed Review: The
JUMLA: Karma Budha of Bohora village, Chandanath Municipality-10, planted 500 walnut saplings in 2020. The saplings of the Chyangla variety did not grow as expected due to incompatibility with the local climate. However, he did not lose heart. Three years ago, he planted 100 sapl
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday froze 26 billion U.S. dollars for Democratic-led states on the first day of a federal government shutdown, which Trump called a “good” chance to cut “things that we didn’t want.” Russell Vought, the White House
MANILA: The death toll from the Cebu earthquake that struck the cities of Bogo and Cebu in the central Philippines last Tuesday rose to 72. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported Thursday that all fatalities occurred in the central Visayas region, ad
JANAKPURDHAM: Ninety police posts and 207 government offices were damaged due to arson and vandalism during the Gen-Z movement in Madhesh Province, resulting in a loss amounting to Rs 73 million 122 thousand, the Madhes Province Police Office said. All damaged offices have resume
MANTHALI: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has inspected and monitored BP Highway and the Mid-Hill Highway along with surrounding roads and bridges. Minister Ghising, who also looks after the portfolio of the Ministry of Urban Development and the
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the Gen Z Movement by visiting the homes of the victims’ families on Thursday. She reached the residence of Kanchi Nagarkoti in Syambhu, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16, the home of Saurabh K
KUALA LUMPUR: Hosts Malaysia claimed a narrow 3-run victory over Nepal in the first match of the Women’s T20 International series at Bayumas Ground on Thursday. With the win, Malaysia have taken a 1–0 lead in the five-match series. Batting first after winning the toss, Malaysia p
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly, as the shares in his
STOCKHOLM: US President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants the Nobel Peace Prize when it is announced next week but experts predict he has little chance against those toiling on forgotten causes outside the limelight. The prestigious prize will be announced on Friday, Octobe
Japan, where ancient traditions merge seamlessly with modernity, is globally renowned for its vibrant culture and colorful festivals. Just as Nepal’s Dashain inspires a sense of family, community, and celebration, Japanese festivals also emphasize emotional connection and communa
KATHMANDU: Starting today, vehicular movement along the BP Highway will be restricted at night until October 7. The local administration has prohibited the operation of public and private passenger vehicles from 5 PM to 5 AM between October 2–7. The decision was made to minimize
CHITWAN: Tourists visiting Sauraha, the country’s third most popular tourist destination, celebrated Dashain in traditional Nepali style. Guests at Green Park Chitwan Hotel, one of the top choices for visitors, marked the festival by receiving tika and jamara. Hotel’s Resident Ma
Japan, where ancient traditions merge seamlessly with modernity, is globally renowned for its vibrant culture and colorful festivals. Just as Nepal’s Dashain inspires a sense of family, community, and celebration, Japanese festivals also emphasize emotional connection and communa
DHANUSHA: The recent Gen-Z movement in Madhesh Province left a trail of destruction, with 90 police posts and 207 government offices vandalized or set ablaze, causing an estimated loss of Rs7 crore 31 lakh 22 thousand. According to the Madhesh Province Police Office, all damaged
KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel received tika at the auspicious hour of 11:53 am on Bijaya Dashami today from priests Arjun Adhikari and Devraj Aryal. According to his secretariat, President Paudel received tika at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas.
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to meet the families of those who lost their lives during Gen-Z protest occurred on September 8 and 9 today. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Prime Minister Karki will meet the families of Sauran Kishor Shrestha a
KATHMANDU: New Kumari, the Living Goddess, Aryatara, has paid homage to Taleju Bhawani today. It is believed that the Living Goddess would receive divine power after paying homage to Taleju Bhawani. Coordinator of Kumarighar Management Committee, Gautam Shakya, said Kumari Aryata
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KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel received Tika from priests—Arjun Adhihari and Devraj Aryal at the auspicious hour of 11:53 am today on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami. Information Officer at the Shital Niwas, Archana Khadka told RSS that President Paudel received Tika at th
Local markets were bustling with people purchasing new clothes, sacred offerings, sweets, and seasonal fruits, while transportation hubs saw increased movement of families traveling to their hometowns.
BIRTAMOD: A passenger bus traveling from Biratnagar to Kakarbhitta crashed in Birtamod Municipality–6 this morning, killing two and injuring 13. The deceased are 46-year-old Dinesh Kumar Bhattarai of Itahari–11, Sunsari, and 42-year-old bus conductor Rajkumar Chaudhary of Rangeli
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel will not offer Tika to citizens this year on the occasion of Bada Dashain festival. Considering the recent situation in the country, there will be no Tika ceremony conducted by the President, informed Archana Khadka, Information Officer of t
All injured passengers have been admitted to Chaurjahari Hospital. Doctors at the hospital said those in critical condition are being prepared for referral to Nepalgunj for advanced treatment.
Advocate Hari Bhatta explains that during the decade-long armed conflict and afterwards, many customs and traditions in the Far-West changed, influenced by modernity. Religious practices that shrank or transformed due to fear in the conflict years show no sign of returning to the
KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall and landslides have led to the complete blockage of major highways in four locations across Koshi and Bagmati Provinces. In Koshi Province, two sections of the Koshi Highway in Sankhuwasabha district remain fully obstructed. The road in Barun, Bhotk
It emphasized the importance of disseminating forecasts and alerts quickly and taking preventive measures to minimize possible damage.
KATHMANDU: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Nepal. The IMF Executive Board endorsed the sixth review of Nepal’s ECF program, granting approval for continued support under the facility. According to Finance Minister Rameshor
KATHMANDU: Antarashtriya Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti (International Calendar Determination Committee) has released the auspicious timings (saait) for receiving Dashain tika in different countries around the world. According to committee member-secretary Acharya Laxman Panthi, the d
Later, I caught my train just in time. Settling into the lounge, gazing out the window, I pondered: “Who was the God I met in Chicago—Rahi, Kiran, the stranger, the Mexican girl, Whitney, the double-decker driver, the taxi driver, or someone else?”
According to the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti (Nepal Calendar Determination Development Committee), the most auspicious time to receive tika and blessings is at 11:53 AM today.
The division also forecast the possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes for stability, good governance, and prosperity in the country on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami 2082 BS. In his message issued today, President Paudel extended his greetings for happiness, peace, prosperity, and
LOS ANGELES: Singer-actor Selena Gomez has offered an insight into her wedding festivities with Benny Blanco. Taking to her Instagram handle, Selena shared a string of pictures, featuring her in the stunning Ralph Lauren wedding gown along with her husband. She also included an u
KATHMANDU: Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari is undergoing treatment at Frontline Hospital in Baneshwor after being admitted on Wednesday afternoon. Doctors advised hospitalization following a health check-up, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia, according to the hospital.
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu is witnessing a rare outbreak of scrub typhus, with dozens of cases detected daily at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital (STIDH). Patients, including recent admissions with fever, headache, nausea, and shortness of breath, tested positive for t
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday that it has approved a 190-million-U.S.-dollar loan to finance the construction of the Indore Metro Rail Project in India. The project involved the construction of an 8.62-km underground metro line with seven station
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KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has urged all KMC residents to stay alert as the transmission of dengue fever through mosquito bites continues. KMC has stated that efforts are ongoing to locate mosquito breeding sites and destroy larva, as dengue transmission persists,
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel is not offering the Dashain tika to the members of the general public on the occasion of Bada Dashain, the biggest festival of the Nepali people, this year. The Head of State is not offering the ‘tika’ at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sheetal Niwa
KATHMANDU: In Amarsingh ground, Pokhara, 67-year-old sports lover Rudum Bahadur Gurung never misses a game held in the city. He recalls bursting into tears while watching the women’s football final of the 13th South Asian Games in 2019 at Pokhara Stadium. It was not because Nepal
KATHMANDU: Despite being part of the historic T20 International series held in the UAE, bowler Sandeep Lamichhane has been suspended for two matches. According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Lamichhane voluntarily decided not to play just 45 minutes before the first m
RAJBIRAJ: On the occasion of Bada Dashain’s Maha Nawami, flower showers were carried out today at two major shrines in Saptari district with the help of a Nepal Army helicopter. At the Kankalini Bhagwati Temple in Bhardaha, Hanumannagar Kankalini Municipality–1, flowers were show
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has announced that she will not be receiving Dashain Tika this year. Despite Dashain being a festival of joy and celebration, she said the tragic loss of young lives during the recent Gen Z movement has left deep sorrow, making it inappropr
KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, who also oversees two other ministries, inspected the BP Highway on Wednesday (Nawami day) to assess vehicle movement and the reconstruction of damaged road sections. The inspection, accompanied by the
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Here’s a concise update on key market movements, policy developments, and financial trends shaping the economy: Government Revives Concessional Loan Scheme After Two-Year Halt, Clears NPR 10 Billion i
MUMBAI: The much-awaited teaser of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ is finally out to offer a glimpse into a love story of rebels. Billed as the spiritual sequel to Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor starrer ‘Raanjhanaa’, ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ is directed by Anand L Rai, while t
KATHMANDU: More than 611 thousand people have left Kathmandu Valley for their homes for the Dashain festival during a period of nine days. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 611 thousand 657 people have left the Kathmandu Valley from various transit points d
LOS ANGELES: Pop icon Taylor Swift delivered a funny yet emotional speech at her best friend and fellow singer, Selena Gomez’s wedding to music producer Benny Blanco. Selena and Blanco got married at the Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California, in the presence of her close
WASHINGTON DC: Cambridge scientists have created a breakthrough material that can sense tiny chemical changes in the body, such as the increased acidity during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly when and where they’re needed. By mimicking cartilage while delivering
MANANG: Normally bustling with domestic and international tourists from the last week of September, Manang district is unusually quiet this year. Hotels that are usually fully booked in advance now have vacancies, marking a stark contrast to the usual tourist rush. Foreign travel
SIDOARJO: Around 91 people are believed to be still trapped under the ruins of a collapsed school on Indonesia’s main island of Java, authorities said as rescue teams searched for survivors. The multi-storey Islamic boarding school in the town of Sidoarjo suddenly gave way on Mon
BHAKTAPUR: Ekantakumari, the living goddess in Bhaktapur, as well as 11 Ganakumaris were worshiped at Taleju Temple in the district today. The worship was performed as per the tradition of worshipping Ekantakumari and Ganakumaris on the occasion of Nawami every year, said chief p
BAITADI: Three people were seriously injured in a van accident in Baitadi. The van, SUP PA 01 001 CHA 4128, traveling from Khalsi towards Patan Bazaar, met with the accident this morning at the Patan-6. According to Baitadi police spokesperson Balram Pandey, the van driver, Mandh
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has worshiped Nawakanya (nine virgins) at the Rastrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas, today on the occasion of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival. He paid homage to Nawakanya, who are taking shelter at Naxal-based Bal Ma
BIRGUNJ: A gang fight at the Dashain fair in Birgunj on Tuesday night left one person dead, police reported. According to Parsa Police, the clash erupted over disputes regarding shop placement at the fair. The victim, a 20-year-old man known as Golden (identity yet to be confirme
SIRAHA: In the quiet village of Golbazar Municipality-13, Durgapur Dangraha, Siraha, horror struck the community when 16-year-old Abhishek Kumar Singh, known as Malik, was kidnapped from his home and later found murdered. The case has sent shockwaves across Nepal: six individuals
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KATHMANDU: The Taleju Temple inside the Basantapur Durbar Square complex opens to the public only once a year on Ashwin Shukla Navami, the day of Maha Navami during Dashain, allowing everyone to perform worship and receive blessings. Taleju Bhawani is revered by the Newar communi
“If the assessment concludes there are no more survivors, the next phase will involve heavy equipment to recover the deceased,” BNPB said.
They were immediately rescued and taken to Provincial Hospital Malangawa, where doctors pronounced them dead upon arrival.
In truth, foreign powers do not control Nepal—but they do shape its margins for manoeuvre. Beijing wants calm borders, Delhi wants pliancy, Washington wants presence. None can have it all.
KATHMANDU: Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for verbally abusing and misbehaving with officers on road safety duty in Kathmandu. The Kathmandu District Police Range identified the suspect as Newang Tamang from Ghyanglekh Rural Municipality-5, Sindhuli. He was taken into cus
After clearing the landslide, the road reopened in both directions at 8:40 PM. While traffic remained heavy until last night, police reported that it has now decreased significantly.
Ramleela in Nepalgunj was first initiated by local social workers like Ramgopal Tandon and Bhailal Halwai. Today, it is more popular in the border Awadhi-speaking communities of India than in Nepal itself. Every year, thousands of devotees cross the border to watch Ramleela in Ne
KAILALI: One person died and another was injured when a scooter met with an accident last night at Rajpur of Dhangadhi sub-metropolis-13 in Kailali. The scooter crashed into a road divider after going uncontrolled all of a sudden, resulting in the death of rider Pranjal Bam, 24,
KATHMANDU: Transport Minister Kulman Ghising has warned that any transport operator charging fares above the approved rates will face immediate action. He urged passengers to report businesses that overcharge or engage in black-market ticket sales. Minister Ghising emphasized tha
It further projected heavier rainfall on Saturday and Sunday. Although the monsoon normally exits Nepal around October 2, this year the duration is expected to extend.
Dashain is a festival deeply rooted in the hearts of Nepalis. It is not just a celebration but also a harmonious bond of family, community, and culture. Waiting for Dashain, preparing for it, and celebrating with joy has always been an integral part of my life.The Dashain moments
The division has also indicated the possibility of heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
The decision to block passports and restrict free movement within the country clearly reflects political retaliation.”
At certain shrines, devotees also perform Panchabali (five kinds of animal sacrifices), including ducks, chickens, goats, sheep, and buffaloes, to honor the goddess.
KATHMANDU: Nepal faced a ten-wicket defeat in the third and final match of the Unity Cup T20 Series against the West Indies, held late on September 30 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marked the first win for the West Indies in the series. De
According to Kajiman Pyakurel, chief of the Hanumandhoka Durbar Caretaker Office, arrangements have been finalized to allow devotees to enter and offer prayers today.
PHILIPPINES: At least 26 people lost their lives after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, officials confirmed. The earthquake, which hit off the coast of Cebu City just before 22:00 local time (14:00 GMT), caused power outages and
KATHMANDU: Amidst the Dashain festival mood, more than 553 thousand people have left the federal capital, Kathmandu. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 553,261 people have left the Kathmandu Valley from Ghatasthapana, the first day of the 15-day Dashain fest
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BHARATPUR: A landslide carrying mud and debris near the Tuiun Khola bridge along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section has been cleared, and the road reopened just minutes ago. The Road Division Bharatpur’s machines and crews were immediately mobilized to clear the debris, and tran
KATHMANDU: Nepal is experiencing above-average rainfall this Dashain, with showers currently in Gandaki and Lumbini provinces. Moderate rain with thunderstorms is expected this afternoon in hilly and Terai areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Sudurpashchim, and Karnali prov
KATHMANDU: Southern Jaguars lifted the Malaysian Super Women’s Series title on Tuesday, defeating Central Super Girls by seven wickets in the final. Nepal vice-captain Puja Mahato remained unbeaten on 42 runs off 60 balls with five fours, while former captain Rubina Chhetri added
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BHAKTAPUR: The District Police Office, Bhaktapur, has announced a strict security plan targeting major festivals including Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath. Quick Response Teams (QRT) have been mobilized to ensure safety during the festive season. According to DSP Dhundhiraj Regmi, sep
April 18, 2019. The then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, during his second term, announced that Nepal had entered the space era. On that day, Nepal Sat-1 was launched into space from the United States. This tiny satellite was not built inside Nepal; it was constructed with the help
KATHMANDU: The capital has turned quiet as most people have left for their home districts to celebrate Dashain. Only a few vehicles are seen on the roads, with private ones outnumbering public transport. Every year during Dashain, Kathmandu becomes deserted as those who had migra
KATHMANDU: Dashain is a time when people long to return to their hometowns to celebrate with family and friends. But for those who plan to travel by air, it often turns into a struggle. Airlines say tickets for most destinations are already booked nearly a month in advance. Even
MANTHALI: The Ramechhap–Lukla flights have commenced. The Civil Aviation Authority has stated that flights have started targeting tourists going for Everest climbing and base camp visits in autumn. Various companies bring tourists from Kathmandu to Manthali, Ramechhap by road and
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KATHMANDU: The capital has turned quiet as most people have left for their home districts to celebrate Dashain. Only a few vehicles are seen on the roads, with private ones outnumbering public transport. Every year during Dashain, Kathmandu becomes deserted as those who had migra
NEW YORK: YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday. The online video platform, a subsidiary of Google parent
ISLAMABAD: Ten people were killed and 30 others injured in a suicide attack targeting the headquarters of paramilitary forces in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Tuesday, the provincial Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar told media. The attack took place in Quetta,
KATHMANDU: Communist Party of Nepal (UML)-affiliated National Youth Association Nepal has objected to the government’s decision to block the passport of UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and others. On Tuesday, Association Chair Kshitiz Thebe issued a statement warning that if the passport
All the mud and slush are gone, The rainfall has vanished, The goddess Bhawani has been worshipped, And the rain of joy has begun. Wherever you go, everyone says, Dashain has come, Dashain has come. This joyous chatter of the festival, Has made everyone forget their troubles. Poe
By Binod Prasad Adhikari KATHMANDU: Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ has been anointed as the Royal “Kumari” the Living Goddess of Nepal undergoing ancient ritual in a ceremony on Tuesday. The two-and-half year old goddess passed the selection process which included a traditional trial
KATHMANDU: The capital has turned quiet as most people have left for their home districts to celebrate Dashain. Only a few vehicles are seen on the roads, with private ones outnumbering public transport. Every year during Dashain, Kathmandu becomes deserted as those who had migra
KATHMANDU: Finance Ministry has said that former officials misusing state facilities without legal provision are being required to return them. As part of this initiative, former Speakers Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Onsari Gharti, along with former National Assembly Chair Ganesh P
KANCHANPUR: A child died when a snake bit him at Krishnapur municipality-4 on Monday night. The deceased has been identified as a three-year-old Lucky Parenu, son of a local Damber Paneru, according to the District Police Office. The incident took place when the child was sleepin
KANCHANPUR: The country is already immersed in the festive spirit of Dashain. With Tika, one of the main highlights of the celebration, just around the corner, households across Nepal are bustling with excitement. Today marks Mahasthami, the eighth day of the festival. But for th
MOHOTTARI: The Jaleshwor Prison Administration has given a chance to the prisoners, who had escaped from Jaleshwor Prison in Mahotari during Gen-Z protest, to return to jail within October 6. Issuing a notice, the Jaleshwor Prison requested the escaped prisoners to return to jail
KATHMANDU: Deputy Speaker Indira Rana has shared that the upcoming election is an opportunity to provided stability to the county and move it forward on the constitutional path. Extending best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Bada Dashain, 2082, Deputy
He argued that the “syndicated politics” of mainstream parties has harmed both the nation and its people.
Nepal’s Gen Z rebellion, therefore, stands as both a testament to popular outrage and a cautionary tale. Momentum without strategy, passion without structure, yields spectacle rather than reform. A storm of anger arrived, left minor concessions in its wake, but the architecture o
On the eve of Dashain, selling the fruits would earn about two to four hundred rupees, which helped raise Dashain expenses. The money from selling ghee was enough to buy clothes, salt, and oil. The money from the sales of fruits covered the rest. These were our vital sources of i
BUTWAL: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reignited a long-running dispute with industries in Rupandehi after issuing a 21-day ultimatum to settle outstanding charges related to the controversial “dedicated” and “trunkline” electricity services. The NEA’s Directorate of D
TIKAPUR: Family reunions and gatherings are central to the Dashain festival, and Tikapur is no exception. As in many parts of the country, people who were away for work or abroad have returned home to celebrate. While these reunions bring happiness and restore family bonds, they
Aadil’s discipline, patience, and hard work have brought him back into the national jersey. Now, his focus is on consistency.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 72 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 142 rupees 32 paisa. The buying rate of one European Euro has be
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a new peace plan for Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the terms. The plan calls for an immediate halt to military operations. Hamas would release 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains
KATHMANDU: Hindus throughout the country are observing the eighth day of the ten-day long Bada Dasain festival as the Maha Astami festival today by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani. On this day, people offer special worships to the goddesses Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Maha Saraswat
Its resonance extends beyond Nepal, evoking nostalgia wherever Nepalis live. No matter where or how it is played, Malashree now symbolizes the spread of spiritual energy, carrying messages of new growth and renewed joy.
KATHMANDU: The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecasting Division has said that due to the influence of monsoon and local winds, light to moderate rainfall is likely across all provinces. According to the division, this afternoon the hilly regions of all provinces wil
KATHMANDU: Dengue infections in Nepal have crossed the 5,000 mark this year. Since late December 2024 up to now, a total of 5,196 cases of dengue have been confirmed. The virus has spread across 75 districts, with 294 new infections recorded in just the past week, according to th
Earlier, Afghanistan had held the record with an 81-run win against Zimbabwe in 2016. With this landmark triumph, Nepal also secured its first-ever T20I series win against a Test-playing nation.
KATHMANDU: Manaslu peak (8,163 meters) has attracted mountaineers during this autumn season. As of September 28, a total of 374 climbers, including 95 women and 279 men from 31 groups, have obtained climbing permits for Manaslu, said Himal Gautam, Director of the Department of To
WASHINGTON DC: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products – like soda, snacks and processed meats – packed with additives and stripped of nutrients. Hundreds of new ingredients, previously unknown to the human body, now make up nearly 60 per cent of the averag
The story of a century-old nursery blooming with harmony inside Kathmandu’s Kashmiri Mosque
KATHMANDU: Separate road accidents on Monday in Arghakhanchi, Khotang, Sindhuli, and Gulmi districts left two people dead and 65 others injured. In Arghakhanchi’s Sandhikharka, a minibus (No. Lu 1 Ja 4723) traveling from Butwal to Purkot, Gulmi, crashed around 2 a.m., killing 10-
CHITWAN: Jeep safari service has been resumed in Chitwan National Park (CNP) from today. The service had been suspended during the monsoon season. The safari was halted on June 30 due to concerns over potential damage to gravel forest roads, seasonal flooding from rivulets, falli
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KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel observed the Phulpati feu de joie ceremony–2082 organized at the Army Pavilion, Tundikhel, today. At the ceremony, the Nepalese Army offered an honour guard to President Paudel, the Supreme Commander of the Nepali Army. On the occasion, a co
KATHMANDU: Traffic along the Muglin–Narayanghat road section has resumed after a landslide near Tuin Khola bridge was cleared. Both lanes of the highway have now been reopened. A minor landslide around 7 a.m. had briefly halted traffic, but the situation worsened at around 12:30
HANOI: The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam has risen to 11, with 13 people still missing and 33 others injured, local daily newspaper Nhan Dan (People) reported Monday. The typhoon has damaged several public infrastructures, houses, fishing vessels, while causing power
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has appointed three advisors to her personal secretariat. Ajay Bhadra Khanal has been appointed as the Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister. Khanal is a former editor of The Himalayan Times daily newspaper. Likewise, Adarsh Kumar Shrestha ha
GRAND BLANC: At least four people were killed and several others wounded Sunday after a shooter targeted a Mormon church in Michigan, authorities said, in the latest deadly tragedy that US President Donald Trump called part of a national “epidemic of violence.” Police in the nort
Hackers often exploit outdated systems. In today’s digital age, where technology advances rapidly, new forms of cybercrime are emerging faster than law enforcement can respond. Unfortunately, Nepal Police lacks the advanced training and knowledge needed to conduct thorough invest
BEIJING: Beijing wants to strengthen cooperation with Pyongyang and work together to oppose hegemony, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his North Korean counterpart, in a thinly veiled reference to the United States. North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met Wang Sunday
VIRGINIA: Mangoes, often dismissed as too sugary, may hold hidden benefits for those at risk of diabetes. A George Mason University study found that individuals who ate mangoes daily showed better blood sugar control and less body fat than those who consumed a lower-sugar snack.
TEL AVIV: New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday. A study by Tel Aviv University and the Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital in Tel
DUBAI: Pakistan captain Salman Agha said India had “disrespected cricket” while Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav complained his side “were denied the trophy” after winning a fraught Asia Cup. The two teams did not shake hands for the third Asia Cup match running as India won t
KATHMANDU: Coordinator of Special Convention Organising Committee of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has expressed the belief that cultural festivals like Dashain would inspire all in favour of building prosperous Nepal with social justice by overcoming th
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday for high-stakes talks aimed at pushing an elusive Gaza peace plan over the line. Trump says a deal to end the nearly two-year war in Gaza, free hostages held by
HANOI: Heavy rain and strong winds from the former Typhoon Bualoi flooded roads, knocked off roofs and caused at least nine deaths in central Vietnam before it weakened to a storm that moved Monday into Laos, state media reported. The storm tore through communities, damaging hous
KATHMANDU: Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire has shared that Dashain has been established as the festival of reconciliation and reunion in the Nepali society. Extending best wishes on Bada Dashain, 2082, Speaker Ghimire wished that this festival, which symbol
CHITWAN: Vehicular movement at Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been obstructed from this afternoon due to dry landslide. The dry landslide has taken place at Tuinkhola of the road section, said Information Officer at the Division Road Office, Bharatpur, Krishna Acharya. He ad
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said the government was committed to hold election on the slated time. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Bada Dashain today, Prime Minister Karki mentioned that the incumbent government was formed on the foundation of Gen-Z
Additionally, prisoners still on the run have been asked to surrender at the nearest police office, prison, or relevant authority.
Nepal will not return to monarchy in normal political course. But Gyanendra’s words underscore an uncomfortable truth: the republic has yet to build a credible alternative vision of authority and trust. Until it does, the echoes of a dethroned king will continue to find an audien
GORKHA: The traditional Phulpati procession was dispatched from the Dashain Ghar of Gorkha Durbar to Hanumandhoka Durbar in Kathmandu on Monday morning, marking the seventh day of Bada Dashain. According to Bishnu Prasad Pathak, chief of the Gorkha Durbar Care Office, the ritual
KATHMANDU: The influence of monsoon and local winds across the country is presently weak, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Generally, there will be partly to moderately cloudy in hilly areas of all provinces w
KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has described the violence during the recent Gen-G protests as an “unimaginable and tragic event” in the nation’s history. In his Dashain festival message on Monday, Deuba expressed hope that the holiday would help strengthe
KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has called on all citizens to remain patient and extend their full support and cooperation for holding the upcoming election on the announced date. He emphasized the need to ensure the continuity of the people-elected parliament and governme
He added that the country will ultimately return to a sovereign democratic path, regaining the trust and support of the younger generation.
KATHMANDU: Roads in at least seven locations across the country remain blocked, Nepal Police said. Authorities reported that transportation has been completely disrupted in Sankhuwasabha, Rasuwa, and Sindhupalchok districts. In Rasuwa, flooding in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality–2
KATHMANDU: Dissolved House of Representatives Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Monday said the grievances raised by the Gen-Z protests can only be resolved through the rule of law and constitutional processes. Issuing his Dashain greetings for 2082, Ghimire expressed hope that the festi
ARGHAKHANCHI: Arghakhanchi, Sept 29: Two people died and 24 others were injured in a road accident at Tari of Sandhikharka in Arghakhanchi early this morning. The vehicle (Lu 1 Ja 4724) was traveling from Butwal to Purkotdaha when it met with the accident along the Sandhikharka-D
Two years ago during Dashain, I penned a memoir for Himal Khabar titled ‘It’s Difficult to Live as a Communist Son’. A young man who calls me “uncle” expressed interest in reading it, so I sent the article to him via WhatsApp. A few weeks later, when we met, I asked for his thoug
KATHMANDU: On the occasion of Bada Dashain festival, the Fulpati is being taken into the homes as per tradition throughout the country today. Fulpati, an assortment of flowers, leaves and fruits of different plants considered auspicious, is anointed at the Dashain Ghar on the sev
MAHOTTARI: Deurali Secondary School, located in Bardibas municipality–1, has been officially declared the first digital school in Mahottari. Speaking at a programme held here on Sunday, Mayor Prahlad Kumar Chhetri said the initiative marks an important step toward improving stude
ARGHAKHANCHI: Arghakhanchi, Sept 29: Two people died and 24 others were injured in a road accident at Tari of Sandhikharka in Arghakhanchi early this morning. The vehicle (Lu 1 Ja 4724) was traveling from Butwal to Purkotdaha when it met with the accident along the Sandhikharka-D
KATHMANDU: Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has emphasized the need for patience, dialogue, and collaboration, along with a stronger commitment to upholding, protecting, and implementing the Constitution. Extending his best wishes today on the occasion of the Bijaya Dashami
The buying rate of one hundred Indian rupees has been fixed at 160 rupees and the selling rate at 160 rupees and 15 paise respectively.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Bar Association has objected to the Home Ministry’s directive instructing police not to investigate incidents of vandalism, arson, and looting during the recent Gen-Z protests. In a statement issued today, General Secretary Kedar Koirala said the ministry’s d
KATHMANDU: India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final to claim their ninth Asia Cup crown on Sunday. The match went down to the last over, with Tilak Varma anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls and Rinku Singh sealing victory with a boundary off
Dr. Manoj KC, chief of the CIB, confirmed the operation, stating that it was part of routine investigations into specific financial matters.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced that its offices and fuel depots will remain open during the Dashain public holidays to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products. According to the corporation, 13 depots and regional offices will continue operating bas
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Here’s a concise update on key market movements, policy developments, and financial trends shaping the economy: Stock Market to Remain Closed for a Week Due to Dashain Holidays The share market will r
Chaturvedi is posted at the Madhesh Province Police Office, Shrestha at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), and BK at the Sudurpashchim Province Police Office.
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Gyawali warned that the decision undermines public confidence in the inquiry. “These revenge-driven actions raise serious questions about the commission’s credibility,” he said.
Following the government’s announcement of the election date on March 5, 2026, the Election Commission has started receiving applications for registration of new political parties.
The Cabinet meeting, held on September 28 at Singha Durbar, decided to transfer Adhikari to the Human Resources Department and Shah to the Nepal Police Training Academy.
KATHMANDU: The Cabinet has decided to suspend the passports of former Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, then-Chief of the National Investigation Department Hutaraj Thapa, and former Kathmandu CDO
The Cabinet meeting was held on September 28 at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar.
However, UML Deputy General Secretary Pradeep Gyawali stated that today’s agenda is limited to reviewing the party’s statute convention held in Godawari and the political situation that emerged afterward.
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed at 2,663.51 on Sunday, up 11.51 points, on the final trading day before the Dashain holidays. Total turnover remained limited at Rs 2.93 billion, with 7.51 million shares traded across 314 companies. The interim government’s ‘Cap
Finance Secretary Ghanshyam Upadhyay and Joint Secretary of the Foreign Aid Coordination Division, Dhaniram Sharma, were also present at the meeting.
KATHMANDU: On September 14, 2024, a team from the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC), during a monitoring visit to Prapti Food Products in Sinamangal, found substandard ghee in the industry’s storage room. According to the DFTQC spokesperson, Mohan Krishna
He added that incidents during the Gen Z movement must be investigated and warned that the government should not act with prejudice.
KATHMANDU: The AMS Music and Entertainment, Nepal, and Global Academy for Human Excellence, Philippines, are to organise the ‘Manila International Economic and Cultural Programme’ at Manila of Philippines on coming December 9. At a press conference organised here, Chairperson of
KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver increased in the Nepali market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose by Rs 700 per tola, reaching Rs 223,200. On Friday, gold was traded at Rs 222,500 per tola. Similar
Overall, the monsoon’s influence is expected to continue throughout this year’s Dashain period. While the monsoon generally withdraws around 2 October in Nepal, the exact date varies from year to year.
KATHMANDU: During the Gen Z movement, 19 people were martyred on September 8. As the new generation took to the streets expressing dissatisfaction with widespread corruption and inequality in the country, the rulers fired at them, leading to nationwide mourning, shock, and outrag
KATHMANDU: After a landslide, the Muglin-Narayangadh section has become one-way once more. In Chitwan’s Tuin Khola area, a dry landslide had earlier blocked the road, which was cleared, allowing traffic to resume. However, on Sunday morning, another landslide occurred near Dasdhu
Former King Gyanendra also emphasized the need for a national mindset that respects truth, senior leaders, discipline, and decorum, and that loves the nation.
SALYAN: Three people died on the spot in a vehicle accident in Salyan, while four others were injured. According to Ramesh Khatri, spokesperson of the District Police Office, Salyan, the vehicle with registration number Lu 2 Kha 6502, traveling from Rukum to Dang, met with an acc
Meanwhile, the Prison Management Department has asked the inmates to return to the respective jails within October 6, otherwise face action.
KATHMANDU: National flag carrier Nepal Airlines has officially launched direct flights to Guangzhou, China. The airline began operating regular Kathmandu–Guangzhou–Kathmandu flights from Saturday. Although the inaugural flight was originally scheduled for September 25, it was del
KATHMANDU: Toshima Karki, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former lawmaker, has openly expressed anger against the party’s founding members. In a Facebook post, she warned of exposing those who attacked her with “get out” remarks when she suggested party reforms.
Overall, the claims have been filed across 14 non-life insurance companies and four micro-insurance firms, the Authority confirmed.
CHENNAI: At least 36 people, including children, were killed in a crush during a political rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred on Saturday at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur district. Tens of thou
For this afternoon, the division forecasts generally cloudy weather in the hilly areas and partly cloudy conditions elsewhere.
This is the first Secretariat meeting of the UML since the Gen Z movement.
Although the official agenda has not been disclosed, this marks the party’s first CWC gathering since the Gen Z protests shook the political establishment.
KATHMANDU: Nepal secured a historic 19-run victory over West Indies on Saturday, marking their first-ever triumph against a full Test-playing nation and taking a 1–0 lead in the three-match T20 international series. After being sent in to bat, Nepal recovered from 12 for two to p
KATHMANDU: Nepal posted a modest total of 148 runs in their first match of the T20I series against West Indies, presenting a target of 149 in Sharjah International Cricket Stadium. Batting first after losing the toss, Nepal managed 148 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their
KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) has called a meeting of its Central Working Committee (CWC) for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the party headquarters in Sanepa. A notice issued today by Krishna Prasad Paudel, chief secretary of the NC party office, informed all committee members about
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A search operation has been launched, and authorities have begun investigating the cause of the crash.
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KATHMANDU: The government is set to terminate 234 road and bridge construction contracts that have remained incomplete for years under the Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Office. The stalled contracts include 38 in Damak, 75 in Kathmandu, 39 in Pokhara, 49 in Surkhet, 16
He also pledged that all efforts will be taken to ensure proper care for the injured ones, according to his private secretariat.
KATHMANDU: The National Examination Board (NEB) has published the results of the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) supplementary exams. According to NEB Chair Dr. Mahashram Sharma, a total of 83,564 students passed the exams. Out of 143,257 examinees, 59,693 students did not
KAVREPALANCHOWK: The government has provided first tranche of funds for the construction of temporary housing for the victims of last year’s disaster in the district. A relief amount of Rs 7.79 million has been provided to 3,128 disaster survivors as the first installment in 13 l
KATHMANDU: The Department of Prison Management has urged the prisoners who escaped from different jails across the country in course of the Gen Z protests on last September 8-9 to return the prisons by October 6. The department stated that efforts are underway to bring back priso
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has called on everyone to help maintain peace, order, and security in the country. In a press statement issued today, the Ministry said that preliminary preparations for the upcoming general election have already begun. It urged all individ
On June 30, 1959, he was shot dead by the Chinese army near the Nepal-China border in Mustang. At the time, the incident had the potential to spark international outrage. But both the Nepali and Chinese governments chose to keep it under wraps.
He has since rented a house in Gundu, Bhaktapur. The event was attended by his spouse Radhika Shakya, UML Vice Chair Astalaxmi Shakya, leaders Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Mahesh Basnet, and Rajiv Pahari. Security in the area was heavily reinforced.
MUGLIN: The fuel supply problem at petrol pumps along the Prithvi Highway has been resolved following the clearance of a landslide in the Muglin area. The Muglin–Narayangadh road section had been blocked, preventing tankers from passing through, which caused a shortage of petrole
KATHMANDU: A unique example of how cricket has connected politicians and journalists in India is the annual cricket tournament held in New Delhi between parliamentary party leaders and journalists. This tournament has been organized since the time of India’s first Prime Minister,
JANAKPUR: The Nepali Army has rescued 56 people who were trapped when a tableau being taken around during the Dashami festival cultural fair in Janakpur collapsed. The tableau broke Friday night, while being taken around during the fair held in the premises of Mata Rajdevi Temple
Police have impounded the Scorpio and motorbike for investigation. Absconding Scorpio driver is being searched for, DSP Rai said.
Within the UML, voices have begun to emerge calling on Chairman Oli to step down from leadership after the movement.
KATHMANDU: Although the law allows sellers to offer discounts on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), many businesses continue to charge customers the full amount — and sometimes even more — in violation of consumer protection laws. On September 22, a market inspection by the Departme
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday highlighted that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. During the weekly media briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s firm stance against ill
KATHMANDU: Harka Saud is a lyricist who has achieved remarkable success despite writing only a few songs. He is known for popular tracks like Suna Saili, Teenpate, Ke Maya Lagchha ra, and Phulthunge Rani. Recently, he has been in the spotlight for his work on songs in the films U
KATHMANDU: The export-based industries employing at least 100 women are to be incentivized with subsidized loan. Nepal Rastra Bank’s new unified directive has stipulated an arrangement for the authorized institutions to keep loan interest rate by adding a maximum of one percent p
The squad’s depth signals Nepal’s ambition to challenge the formidable West Indies side. Speaking ahead of the series, captain Rohit Kumar Paudel delivered a strong message of determination.
He clarified that if principals or school management committees have unfairly withheld the payments, they must release them immediately.
Restaurant owners are clearly focused not only on selling sekuwa but on ensuring its quality, taste, and a welcoming environment. This is what draws travelers along the corridor to sekuwa corners repeatedly.
KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rate for today. According to the Rastra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 141 rupees 66 paisa and the selling rate has been fixed at 142 rupees 26 paisa. The buying rate of one European Euro has be
KATHMANDU: Suddenly, Adil’s phone rang. His hands trembled. A wave of fear surged through him. It felt like he had forgotten how to breathe. His mind went blank. For three long years, Mohammad Adil Ansari had waited for a call like this—news that might change everything. But ever
KATHMANDU: Currently the influence of monsoon winds across the country is weak with partial influence of local winds. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon the hilly regions of the country will generally be cloudy while other areas will be partly cl
KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has stated that some of the academic institutions, where students were killed or injured or the institutions were damaged during the Gen-Z protests, have not resumed their regular classes as the parents, students and teachers
KATHMANDU: Sindhupalchok’s 48-year-old Shyam and his 47-year-old wife Gita Nepali (names changed) were working at a carpet factory in Balaju, Kathmandu. They earned Rs 20,000–25,000 a month. Rent, food, and education for their two sons left them struggling to cover expenses. In A
